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“And He called a child to Himself and set him among them, and said, “Truly I say to you, unless you change and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 18:2).

Become like children, but do not be childish.  A child does not worry about the provision but accepts the circumstance.  A child wonders at the marvel of creation.  A child is easily occupied by the moment.  A child learns easily, willingly, and constantly.  Children know how to play.  This world wants you to be mature – whatever that means.  The Lord wants you to be His child.

Lord, there are things in my heart which only You know about which delight me.  Help me to learn again how to delight in the life You have given me.  Guide me in Your goodness to be as a child, but not immature.  You know fully what You mean by this.  I need Your help to fully discover what this means in and throughout my life.  Guide me in the way You know I need to go.

Lord Jesus, this simple principle is hard to live.  Help me to not be wrapped up in this world’s expectations but live according to the goodness You intend for me.  Guide me through those places where I forget that I am a child of the Heavenly Father.  Lead me to live according to what is pleasing in the Father’s eyes.  Through all that will come, help me to keep my eyes upon You.  Amen.

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