Want to affirm your volunteers, but can’t find the right words? Why not let God do the talking? Check out what Scripture has to say about God’s children.

As children of God, we are…

Favored—Psalms 5:12

Protected—Isaiah 25:4

Beautiful—Isaiah 61:10

Loved—Jeremiah 31:3

Salt—Matthew 5:13

Valued—Matthew 6:26

Light—John 8:12

Secure—Romans 8:31

Triumphant—Romans 8:37

Gifted—Romans 12:6

Cleansed—1 Corinthians 6:11

Competent—2 Corinthians 3:5

New creations—2 Corinthians 5:17

Alive—Galatians 2:20

Forgiven—Ephesians 1:7

God’s workmanship—Ephesians 2:10

Chosen—Colossians 3:12

Enabled—Thessalonians 5:24

Use these verses in notes, post them around your office or classrooms, or post on your Facebook page. Keep them handy for when someone needs a  reminder of how special they are to God…and to you.