Seeing
things through the eyes of a child is eye-opening to say the least. Jesus
admonishes us with His words to repent of our sins and to consider life from
the perspective of a little child (Matthew 18:3). We are never too old to have
that child-like perspective on life.
We
all have our "child" within us that we were, are, and always will be.
We simply need to spend some quiet time accessing that fun-loving, creative,
innocent, and maybe even wounded part of our self. We heal in body and soul
when we surrender that vulnerable part of our self to God.
As
a younger Christian, I used to attempt to snatch God's blessings from His
hand...impatient and insistent. One day He reminded me, "Just be still and
know that I am your God. Just wait on me and my timing."
Ever
since then, I followed His advice; and He always gives me what I need, when I
need it. As I walk in His presence through all my chores and responsibilities
all day and night long, He blesses me continually with direction, wisdom, and
good things to enjoy.
For
instance, right now, my entire yard is FULL of wildflowers, even though the
garden that I planted is just getting ready to bloom. Many people might call
them weeds, but to quote my five year old grandson Charles, "Look at all
of the beautiful flowers."
We,
with all authentic Believers - past and present and future, make up the temple
of God (Revelations 21:1-4). He dwells within us individually and corporately,
giving us every good thing from His storehouse of blessings - especially when
we come to Him as His child.
Prayer:
Father
God, when we come into Your presence for salvation, You first heal our spirit
through rebirth and regeneration; then You sanctify our soul; and eventually
You glorify us with an immortal body. We spend our lifetime, as well as eternity,
in Your glorious presence, enjoying the riches of Your love for us.
When
we come to faith in Christ, we are no longer refugees and outsiders, but You
adopt us as Your children into Your eternal family (Ephesians 1:5, 2:19-22).
You unite us with all Believers in You, just as Jesus is one with You (John
17:20-21). We rejoice in our salvation, and in You, and Your love and care for
us.
Thought
for the Day:
We
nourish our love for God by living in His love, and daily looking for signs of
His love and mercy toward us; these little "hugs" will nurture our
soul, and give us positive reinforcement of His love for us, which starts with
eternal life.
-
Jude 1:21
