Day 44: You Are Children

“Ms. Lia!! I drew something for you!” Over the summer, I am a part-time nanny, and I got my first drawing today. I have no idea what it is, even after I asked the four-year-old what it was. But I still love it; it’s hanging up my room now.

 Children have a fascination with the small things in life. They laugh at things that really aren’t funny, they amuse themselves with activities that would bore most people, and they seem to never run out of energy. They really are a wonder; I once read that they haven’t lost the wonder for life just yet.

And I can’t help but wonder: Why have we forgotten the simple joys of being children of God? Why are we not in wonder every single time of the grace that God has given to us?  The beginning of Matthew 18 says that “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 18:3, NIV).

In this case, Jesus was talking about not needing or desiring status, being secure in the arms of loved ones, and being teachable. Children need corrected often, but are open to the guidance of their parents and other trusted adults. We know that as children of God, we can depend on Him to give us the best direction to go when we ask. Let us not lose the excitement for Christ’s sacrifice, and like children, may we constantly look to or Heavenly Father for direction and listen to His correction. You are children.

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