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Becoming Like Little Children
"Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the Kingdom of heaven. Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven." --Matthew 18:3-4
I've always been fascinated with this passage of scripture. I sometimes think I've been blessed with 9 children so I have plenty of reminders of this! But it causes me to think about how I can become like a child. Jesus mentions humility. Most of us are done right there! How difficult being humble is these days. We live in a world where humility is discouraged. We're taught to be just the opposite. Maybe not literally, but certainly through some of the examples we have in our lives.
Children are full of faith and belief. Just picture a child on Christmas Eve. Think about your own past Christmas Eve's when you were a child. Weren't you filled with belief and excitement? There was something you wanted and you expected it, didn't you? Most of the time you got it too. Jesus is calling us to be faithful.
How easy it all sounds. Our whole life we're told to "Grow up already!" We have to be mature and accept responsibility for our actions. Get a job, work hard, support your family and pay your bills. Jesus is telling us, "Be humble. Enjoy life. Find beauty in simple things. Look at this beautiful world full of nature that I created just for you! Don't worry. Trust me. Spend time with me. Play. Love one another. Have faith. Dream. Expect great things. Believe!"
Where have we gone wrong? Is it possible to live as an adult and become like little children?
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Comment by Singledadof9 on August 15, 2012 at 5:42pm -
Thanks BAW! I'm glad it triggered those memories for you! Hopefully I'll be able to get to one of the Camp Widow's soon. They sound awesome.
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Comment by bad ass widow on August 15, 2012 at 5:30pm -
Thanks for this. It is something I am trying to apply in my own life. This past weekend at Camp Widow, I spent some time by the pool watching children run and play and the sheer joy they had was indeed infectious and I found myself smiling. There was one little girl about 15 months old who caught my eye and we had a great game of peek a boo through our lounge chairs. Makes me smile to think about it now.
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Comment by Singledadof9 on August 15, 2012 at 4:46pm
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Thanks so much Jean! By all means send it along! I really appreciate your comments!
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Comment by jean on August 15, 2012 at 4:15pm -
beautiful! Brilliant! Thank you Singledad for sharing this with us. I love it so much I want to copy it and send it to my kids!
Thank you for reminding us!
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Comment by Singledadof9 on August 15, 2012 at 2:37pm
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Kim, learning from our kids is so important. We just have to be open to it. :)
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Comment by Singledadof9 on August 15, 2012 at 2:36pm
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Hi Gina! So glad you found this blog helpful. God Bless you on your journey!
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Comment by ginadf on August 15, 2012 at 11:05am
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So glad i stumbled upon this today. Woke up this morning with a feeling of sadness thinking that after 35years of marriage, Sal was missing out on yet so much more. But his time on earth was done, and God has him now. But your post reminded me that the world is still full of wonderous adventures for me to explore. I can experience life now through the eyes of a child, so full of hope and anticipation. My mantra now is LIFE is a beautiful thing to waste!!! Every single day should be a day of thankfulness. To be alive, to be able to learn and experience something new, to do a kind deed and bring a smile to someones face. I pray everday for the strength to continue my life in the way God has intended it to be. I belive in His plan for me, it gives me hope, and peace and anticipation for better days ahead. Thanks for this post Dad.
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Comment by kimkirt (KK) on August 15, 2012 at 10:24am -
I have noticed through the course of this grief journey that I can learn so much from my son, mostly how to live, laugh and grieve at the same time. We do need to find joy in whatever we can right now. Thank you.
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Comment by Singledadof9 on August 15, 2012 at 10:03am
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You're welcome gcortez55. Glad you visited the post. :)
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Comment by Singledadof9 on August 15, 2012 at 10:02am
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Thanks Lauralee! It's been a long road but it does get better. God Bless!
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