Life Through the Eyes of a Child

I just spent the first hour and a half of my day with my neighbor’s two sons, ages 4 and 6.  At 7:00 in the morning, I was amazed at Johnathan and Tyler’s energy and enthusiasm.  Eating breakfast, brushing their teeth and playing together for a few minutes before leaving for school were all met with the same excitement.  To these young boys, life is an adventure.  They are excited about everything, even the 40 minute drive we will take together this afternoon to pick up Alli from school.  I think of the traffic, the time, the gas….they think of all the great things they will see along the way.  I dropped them off at their church day school, with lunches and snacks in hand.  They know I’ll be back to get them this afternoon—their mom told them I would, and they believe her.  They have a sense of safety and security, because they are where Mom and Dad have arranged for them to be.  They are certain that they can do all things and meet all challenges that come their way this day because…well, because they are little boys!

Luke 18:16-17 tells us, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.  I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child, will never enter it.”  As we grow and mature, we must remember not to lose our childlike trust and faith in God, our Father.  We must remember with excitement and joy that He will take care of us, He will guide us to where we should be, and that we can do all things through the power of Christ within us.  We must approach God each day with the enthusiasm of my friends Johnathan and Tyler–certain that He holds great and exciting things in store for us. 

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