Have You Lost The Child?

One of the dangers of "growing up" is that we can lose the child within and become adults who are critical, distrustful, and independent. While we may realize we have limitations and need help; our pride, pompous piety, fear or self-hatred can keep us from that child within which so easily recognizes its limitations and cries out for help. When life becomes overpowering children have no problem calling out for help. They are incredibly honest and trusting. Jesus says that we can possess the humility necessary for entrance into the kingdom of heaven if we are prepared to come as little children who are open, trusting and unashamed.

Thomas Kelly wrote, "The life that intends to be wholly obedient, wholly submissive, wholly listening, is astonishing in its completeness. Its joys are ravishing, its peace profound, its humility the deepest, its power world-shaking, its love enveloping, its simplicity that of a trusting child."

For you, is the simplicity of the child within a distant memory? Do you look at children and miss the unbridled enthusiasm they have for each day? A wise man wrote, "A child lives in constant wonder, makes toys out of trash and finds life a high romance. A child expects great things of life and finds them." My question to you is, have you lost the child? If so, why not go back to your Father God with childlike trust? Learn to live each day in that childlikeness that allows you to play and sing and dance in the presence of your Father God. Be the child that allows you to accept that you are "the beloved." You can crawl up into His lap, lay your head against his chest and allow Him to just hold you.

Matthew 18:3 "Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you shall not enter the kingdom of heaven."

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