International Day of the Boy Child: Speaking Life Into Our Sons

16.5.25

International Day of the Boy Child: Speaking Life Into Our Sons

Isn’t it funny how this is my very first post for International Day of the Boy Child? Just three months ago, I wouldn’t be bothered or have given it any thought. But today, as I am holding my son and nursing him, it suddenly means something to me.

Motherhood is truly a beautiful thing. What a life-transforming journey.

When Boys Are Seen

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Today is International Day of the Boy Child—and for the first time in my entire lifetime, it matters to me. Not just to celebrate, but to INTERCEDE.

I think about the boys I know—the ones I’ve dated, taught, coached, prayed with, and watched grow.

And I wonder:

Who taught them how to feel? Who told them they are enough without proving it? Who fathered their hearts?

We celebrate girls (rightly so), we fight for women (we must), but what of the boy?

When will we begin to see him not just as a FUTURE MAN. FUTURE HUSBAND. FUTURE FATHER but as a soul in need of nurturing NOW?

Behind many boys are wounds we never asked about.
Scars we dismissed as “normal.”
Tears we shamed them out of shedding.
Questions we told them not to ask.
And dreams we never listened long enough to hear.

We are raising boys in a world that often forgets they are GROWING. BECOMING. EVOLVING.

Boys who are not yet men. Not yet equipped. Not yet whole.

Boys who are in the fragile, formative in-between seasons.

We need to be careful, watchful and even more committed to this call of raising sons and speaking life into them. For me, it is a wake up call.

Meanwhile, from left to right; that’s my younger brother, my husband, my dad, and my youngest brother.

I actually know some boys who have turned out to be great men. Shout out to YOU.

Boys don’t need to be “toughened up.” They need to be tenderly taught. Taught how to lead with compassion.
How to say "I'm hurting" without shame.
How to love and be loved without fear.
How to walk in the fullness and authenticity of their identity—not in the broken image the world hands them.

If we don't intentionally disciple our boys, the world will deform them.

So today, I speak as a mother, mentor, sister, and wife:

To every boy out there, hear me;

YOU ARE SEEN BY GOD.

AND HE CALLS YOU SON.

Not project.
Not problem.
Son.

Not stone.
Not bank.
Son.

You are chosen for greatness.

You are called to build, to lead, to protect, to serve.
But more than what you will do—you are called to BE.

BE WHOLE. BE HEALED. BE LOVED. BE FREE. BE BOLD.

To every parent, teacher, and mentor—this is your wake-up call TOO. Don’t raise your boys on autopilot. Don’t wait until he breaks to begin to build him.

Let’s raise boys who cry when they need to, pray when they’re confused, and stand strong in the power of Christ—not in performance.

Let’s raise boys who will not only carry the weight of responsibilities but will walk with the wisdom of sons who know they are seen.

Happy International Day of the Boy Child!

I don't just celebrate you—I INTERCEDE for you and COMMIT to you!

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Want to read some of my International Day of the Girl Child Posts? See below:

As I write these final lines, I’m nursing my son to sleep—his tiny fingers are curled, his breath soft and steady. And I can’t help but whisper a silent prayer over him and every boy child out there:

You will grow up whole. You will never doubt that you are seen, known, and deeply loved. You will become everything God has destined you to be—free, fearless, and full of purpose, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

This is no longer just a day on the calendar. It’s personal now. It’s legacy. It’s love.

I hereby officially introduce my 3-month old son on Heart Rays! Yay!!!