Thankful to have my daughters love the Lord with all their

Hear now the words of Jeremy Camp, spoken not as a musician upon a stage, but as a father moved with gratitude: “Thankful to have my daughters love the Lord with all their heart.” In this confession is revealed one of the deepest joys a parent may know—not wealth, not fame, not worldly achievement, but the sight of their children walking in faith, anchored in truth, and lifted by love. His words are not casual; they are a hymn of thanksgiving, a recognition that the greatest inheritance one can leave is not possessions but devotion.

The ancients understood this truth well. In the Scriptures it is written: “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” To see children hold to the Lord with their hearts was considered the greatest blessing upon a household, greater even than fields full of grain or storehouses filled with gold. Jeremy Camp echoes this ancient wisdom: that the soul of one’s child, set aflame with love for the divine, is a treasure beyond measure.

There is also humility in his gratitude. For a parent may guide, may teach, may plant seeds of truth, but the heart of a child is free, capable of wandering, doubting, or straying. Thus when he proclaims himself thankful, he acknowledges that this outcome is not his achievement alone, but a blessing from above. Faith in the next generation is never guaranteed; it is always a gift. To see his daughters embrace the Lord is for him not merely a joy, but a sacred mercy.

Consider the story of Saint Monica, who prayed unceasingly for her son Augustine. Though he strayed into error and rebellion, her devotion bore fruit, and Augustine was transformed into one of the greatest teachers of the faith. Her tears, her prayers, and her persistence were finally crowned with joy. Jeremy Camp’s words flow from the same river: the profound relief and thanksgiving of a parent whose children do not walk in darkness but in light, whose hearts are turned toward the eternal.

His words also carry a heroic weight. In a world where many seek recognition in trophies or acclaim, he declares his triumph in the faith of his children. This is the mark of true wisdom: to know that the success of one’s lineage lies not in wealth or fame, but in devotion, in integrity, in love for the Lord. For worldly crowns pass away, but the inheritance of faith endures beyond death, passing from generation to generation as an eternal flame.

The origin of such gratitude lies in the sacred bond of family. Parents throughout history have wept, prayed, and labored for the souls of their children. To hear a father proclaim thankfulness for his daughters’ devotion is to glimpse the fulfillment of an ancient longing—the dream that one’s children not only live well but love deeply, not only survive but seek the divine. This is no small gift, but a sign of blessing that surpasses worldly fortune.

The lesson is plain: parents, do not measure your success only in the careers, achievements, or possessions of your children. Measure it also in the depth of their love, the purity of their hearts, and their devotion to what is eternal. And children, honor the faith and wisdom of your parents, for their joy is complete when they see you walk in truth. Gratitude should be given not only for material blessings, but for spiritual ones, which surpass all riches.

Practical wisdom calls to you: pray for your children, guide them with patience, and live as an example of devotion. Celebrate not only their achievements but their character, not only their victories but their faith. And above all, be thankful—whether your children are beginning their journey or walking faithfully already—for every sign of light in their hearts. For as Jeremy Camp teaches, the greatest triumph of a parent is not their own success, but the love for the Lord shining in the next generation.