Child-Like Heart

God calls us to have faith like a child. This child-like faith is complete trust, without abandon. But I believe we also need to have the heart of a child. It's amazing to regain a child's perspective on life. I work with kids for a living, and it's amazing! I get to look at life through the eyes of the kids I work with. Although it has its moments,I love my job. I get paid to play! It's so easy to get caught up in hardened vision of an adult, but why do we do that? Life is so much simpler when we go back to looking at life like a child does.

I dare you to experience the thrill of being a child again. Run through the rain screaming for joy. Spin so fast on a tire swing that you get so dizzy when it stops, you fall off. Go across the monkey bars, and feel the calluses you had as a kid come back. Instead of using the sidewalk, walk along-top the curb. If you're a girl, paint your nails hot pink with sparkles. Play dodge ball again, and really get into it. Draw a picture with crayons. Draw multiple pictures with crayons! Dance a little dance, even if others are watching. Play castle on the playground as you "fight off the villains" from invading. Learn to love to laugh and drink in life. I have. If this just seems too overwhelming and out of character for you, start with swinging on a swing. Try to flip over the bar or touch the sky. It's worth it. We had a childhood for a reason.

Remember Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven."