Parenting with Faith: Discovering God-Given Gifts in Your Child’s Insecurities
- Jenna Marie Masters
- Nov 19
- 3 min read
Here’s what I want you to know: your child’s insecurity might be exactly where God wants to work for His kingdom.
A Childhood Story That Changed My Perspective
When I was in fourth grade, my teacher pulled me aside. She wondered why I kept turning in “blank” pages for my assignments.
The truth? The pages weren’t blank. I was just super shy and mortified to let her see my writing. I wrote so tiny and so lightly that it was barely visible.
“Looking back, I can see it clearly now: God had given me a gift for writing and speaking, but the enemy wanted to snuff it out before I was rooted in my identity and calling.”
That “blank page” wasn’t weakness—it was hidden potential.
Your Child’s Insecurities Might Be Gifts in Disguise
I see this in my own kids too. My youngest son is passionate about everything. One time, before a big soccer game, he came running into our room, panicked, and said:
“I don’t know what to do! My nose is stuffed. How will I smell the victory tomorrow?”
He truly thought the outcome of the game rested on him. If he couldn’t do something perfectly, he felt worthless. Nine out of ten on a math test? “I’m terrible at math.” No gray area—just extreme feelings.
Here’s the truth: the enemy saw a gift—his passion—and tried to turn it into a stumbling block. But God saw treasure underneath.
Lessons From Moses: Insecurities Can Reveal Gifts
I think about Moses in the Bible. When God called him to confront Pharaoh, Moses protested repeatedly:
“I stutter.”
“I’m not good with words.”
But God never agreed. Instead, He reminded Moses:
“I made you, and I’ll be with you.”
Even though Moses constantly voiced his insecurities, God saw treasure beneath them. The result? Moses became educated, mighty, and powerful in speech and action (Acts 7:22). Where Moses felt weak, God was strong. And the same is true for our children.
How Moms Can Help Children See Their Gifts
Here’s what I want you to know: your child’s insecurity might be exactly where God wants to work for His kingdom.
1. Pay Attention
Notice where your child feels insecure—schoolwork, friendships, emotions. These areas often point to gifts like empathy, passion, or creativity that the enemy wants to discourage.
2. Tell a Story
Share stories—your own or biblical ones. Talk about Moses, or share your childhood moments of insecurity.
“Once there was a little girl who wrote so small her teacher thought her papers were blank. She was shy, but God had a gift in her writing and speaking. And that gift grew into something powerful for His kingdom.”
3. Equip Them With Scripture
The Bible is our sword against lies. For my son, Colossians 3:23-24 has been life-changing:
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters… It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”
This shifts the focus from perfectionism to serving Jesus, and each child can have a verse that speaks directly to their insecurities. Ask God for guidance on the right scripture.
Watch Them Rise
My son still faces insecurities, but he’s learning to recognize lies from the enemy and fight them with God’s Word and prayer. And that’s exactly what I want for all of our children.
“When we see our child’s insecurity as a hidden treasure from God, we can help them uncover their gifts. Where they feel weak, God is ready to be strong.”
A Mom’s Heart
We get the honor of watching our kids rise up in the areas God has gifted them. What an amazing privilege!
Let’s pray for spiritual eyes to see our children as God sees them, and for wisdom to speak truth and encouragement over them.
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As 1 Thessalonians 5:11 reminds us:“Encourage one another and build each other up.”
Take a listen to Episode 5 of Real Moms, Real Faith podcast for more on this topic:
New episodes drop every Tuesday, and I’m praying for you and your family.
I’m so glad you’re here because my hope is that you leave encouraged to trust God with all the things—one day at a time.
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