Hot Mess: Kids
Pastor Kevin Taylor
May 18, 2025
1. Remove the Barriers
15 People were also bringing babies to Jesus for him to place his hands on them. When the disciples saw this, they rebuked them. 16 But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Luke 18:15-16
6 Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6
2. Children are a Heritage from the Lord
3 Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. 4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. 5 Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court. Psalm 127:3-5
3. Walk a Fine Line
4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4
6 Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6
16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 2 Timothy 3:16
4. Give it to God
7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7
4 Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, Isaiah 53:4
28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30
5. Never Stop Praying
18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Ephesians 6:18
2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Colossians 4:2