Remember the version of you that danced in the living room without a care? The one who made friends in minutes, cried freely, laughed loudly, and dreamed boldly? That part of you is still there — your inner child. And reconnecting with them might just be the key to healing, creativity, and deeper happiness.
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
— John 14:27 (NIV)
What Is the Inner Child?
Your inner child is the part of you that holds your earliest emotional experiences — both joyful and painful. It’s the little voice inside that longs to be seen, heard, and loved. Whether your childhood was filled with play or pain, your inner child carries memories, unmet needs, and untouched wonder.
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness…” — Galatians 5:22 (NIV)
Reconnecting with your inner child helps you nurture these fruits — especially joy and peace — from a place of wholeness and love.
Why It Matters
Ignoring your inner child can show up in adult life as anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or fear of abandonment. But when you nurture that child within, amazing things begin to happen:
You start to heal old wounds with compassion instead of criticism.
You rediscover your creativity and spontaneity.
You begin to live more authentically and joyfully.
Ways to Reconnect (and Have Fun Doing It!)
Here are some playful yet powerful ways to spend time with your inner child:
Write a letter to your younger self. Start with: “Hi, little me. I see you. I remember when…”
Draw or paint freely. Don’t worry about being “good.” Let it be messy, silly, expressive.
Revisit a favorite childhood activity. Hop on a swing, build a blanket fort, blow bubbles!
Speak kindly to yourself. If you wouldn’t say it to a 7-year-old, don’t say it to yourself.
Create a “safe space” inside. Imagine hugging your inner child and telling them, “I’ve got you now.”
“Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it.” — Matthew 10:39 (NIV)
Letting go of the version of yourself shaped by fear, shame, or performance allows you to rediscover a life filled with divine purpose — the one Jesus meant for you to live: full of wonder, trust, and childlike faith.
A Heartfelt Reminder
If you’re still healing from what hurt your inner child, you’re not alone. You’re brave. Every time you choose to slow down, laugh, or forgive yourself — you’re honoring that young part of you.
“When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me.”
— 1 Corinthians 13:11 (NIV)
Maturity doesn’t mean silencing the child within — it means holding their hand with wisdom and love. While you may grow, reason differently, and walk taller, the inner child remains a sacred part of your wholeness. You don’t outgrow them — you grow with them.
Becoming an adult doesn’t mean leaving your childlike self behind. It means becoming the grown-up you always needed — someone who protects, nurtures, and loves that small, sparkly soul inside.
So go ahead. Hug a stuffed animal. Eat that cereal. Watch cartoons. Dance barefoot in the grass. Your inner child is still here, waiting to play.
“Healing isn’t just about fixing — it’s about remembering the magic you were born with… and the peace Christ has already promised.”