August 18, 2018

Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. (Matthew 19:14)

Jesus wants us to hold onto the joy and exuberance of childhood.

Think about how as children we were so excited about life and saw each day as a new adventure. Think about how as children we were so accepting of others and so quick to forgive and forget. Think about how as children we were genuine, and loving, and pure.

Jesus has his arms extended and invites us to come to Him. He wants to be our best friend. He wants us to jump up and down with excitement and take His hand. He wants to be invited to come with us and be a part of what we are doing. He wants to be invited to share in our lives, to comfort us in our sorrow, and to share in our joy.

Wouldn’t it be great to feel like a kid again?