Little children

Jesus said more than once that entering His kingdom requires becoming as a little child. Have you watched a little child lately? I'm not talking about the kind who are in Walmart late at night (acting like a terrorist) when they should be in bed asleep. I'm talking about a little child who is able to just be a little child. They are full of wonder. They marvel at weeds and call them pretty flowers that smell good. They respect bugs and birds and breezes. They see the glory of God in the beauty of nature.

Little children are peaceful. They live in the moment, not even thinking of their next need. They laugh easily and sometimes cry easily when the need arises. They are not burdened with life or tomorrow. They live now. They trust and believe and love. Little children don't wear watches to hurry about and feel important. They don't keep a calendar. They pray readily, and spend their prayers saying thank you instead of asking for more. They love relationships. They bloom with lots of face time with people who love them. Children rest. They wake renewed and ready to go again.

There's a lot to be learned from a little one. We can't justify our craziness in life. It is chosen. It is repeated. It is even honored - and we train to do more. But Jesus, the Master teacher, says we must become as little children. Think about it. Pray about it. Let go of something that keeps you strained and stressed and worrisome. God will take care of the rest!