𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫

November 19, 2023

Then He said, " I tell you the truth. Unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven."

Matthew 18:3 NLT Bible

Oftentimes, as adults, we allow doubts, fears, insecurities and inhibitions to impact our trust and faith in God. In this verse, Jesus is saying that we need to turn from our sins and become like little children to get into the Kingdom of Heaven.  If we pause for a moment and reflect about the qualities of children, we will recognize that they are inherently trusting and loving. They have a teachable spirit, are basically non-judgmental and have no 'hang ups' at all regarding race, colour or creed.

There's a simplicity and humility in children and many of these attributes are sometimes lacking in us as grown-ups. God is saying that if we can pattern ourselves after children, it would be so much easier to love, serve and obey Him. We would come to God freely with no preconceived notion and just allow ourselves the freedom to worship Him as we should. It's running to God with the unconditional and uninhibited love and dependence that is so apparent in children and simply surrendering everything to Him.

Thank you, Lord, for calling me Your child. I come to you today with childlike faith, putting all my hope and trust in you alone. Lord, I am totally dependent on you and I rededicate my life to you. I love you, Jesus. Amen!

Be Blessed!

Lydia