“But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me. Don’t stop them, because the kingdom of heaven belongs to people who are like these children.””
??Matthew? ?19:14? ?ICB??
During worship at our hosts house one day, I watched their kids play around. They were figuring things out, making mistakes, being loud, and enjoying life. As I was watching them, I couldn’t help but smile and laugh. Then I asked myself, “Is this how God reacts as he watches over us?” Does He smile and laugh when we try to figure things out, make mistakes, be loud, and enjoy life? Does He cry when we rebel and get angry with Him? Does He rejoice with arms stretched out when we run back to Him? I love that I can call my Creator my Father as well.
So what does child-like faith look like for a 26 year old on a mission trip around the world? It looks like spending time in the Word with the Author of Life (learning), walking beside my Creator throughout His creation (adoration), falling into the arms of my Savior when I try new, exciting, and slightly terrifying things (trust), and simply abiding in His presence every moment of everyday (rest).
As I deepen my relationship with my Father above, I am learning more and more about what child-like faith looks like. It’s amazing, and so so sweet.
We are God’s children and He loves us unconditionally.
God you are good!
I know. I want what’s best for my children. When I walk through this world, I am saddened to see what has become of my creation. My children are lost. They rebel, they fight, they no longer hear or recognize my voice. With me at your side, many of my children will see my love for them. To home they will return. In order to do this, challenges will come, but I will always be by your side. I am preparing you in this moment for the tasks I will give you. Listen for my voice. Take heart, I have already overcome this world, but now is the time for all my children to see it. I want what’s best for my children.
