Daily Wisdom for Women - March 8, 2023

 March 8, 2023 - Like a Little Child   "Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it."  Mark 10: 15

I am an observer, and it is always amazing to me (and it probably shouldn't be) when I see adult people, especially those in leadership positions, praying, singing hymns, serving the Lord by being part of a worship team at the church service on Sunday morning.  To watch adult people who usually are 'in charge' and give guidelines to follow or who have roles in the community humble themselves makes me understand the power of God a little more.

Believing in God is not something that is only for the weak and the powerless (like children sometimes are).   Believing in God is for everyone, no matter the age or the position in the workplace or the community.

So often people are told to 'grow up' or become more mature, to be good decision makers, to be in charge of others and set the tone for a set of employees or a group of constituents.  No one expects to see those people bow their heads in prayer, get down on their knees, or confess their sins.  At least that's what I think.

Often when I read a devotion and ponder the message, my mother comes to mind.  Once again, she popped into my thoughts.  I have a feeling that she would interpret the phrase 'like a little child' to mean being childish, to have no abilities to make good decisions, and to have little common sense.  She would mock a person who seemed 'like a little child' because that being like a little child would be beneath her  and she would see herself as more mature and knowledgeable than that.  

One of the many things I am proud of Landon for doing or being is not afraid to show his faith. He sings along with the songs during our church services.  He listens to the sermons.  He raises his hands when he feels moved to do so to praise God.  He bows his head and prays.  He wears a cross each day on a chain around his neck.  He believes and he isn't afraid to show that belief.  Another verse comes to mind from Proverbs "Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it." (22: 6)

Heavenly Father, I want to believe in you like a child believes in the goodness and hopefulness in life.  Free me from being dragged down by my burdens.  Help me live and love you like a little child.  Amen.