"What's Your Life Forecast?"

Well, the truth that comes from the mouths of children is so profound and sometimes has depth that far surpasses any words that the most elaborate speaker could ever utter.

One day my four children and I were having a discussion about the look-ahead forecast for the next five days. We were sitting around the computer, and they were asking questions based on the icons that they saw. They began asking if tomorrow was going to be sunny. when out of nowhere, my youngest child very confidently stated, "It just depends on God. He's in charge of that."

The faith and honesty of a child is so sweet, so true, and so deep. I have learned in so many instances just how much adults could learn from children. The statement, "Have faith like a child." immediately ran through my mind.

There was no doubt in her voice. There was no hesitation in her statement. She was strong in her faith that God is in charge. How much easier would our lives be if we just accepted that simple statement?! If we would just stop the power battle and relinquish it to God, we would have that much more energy and time to devote to other things. O how simple yet so complex a statement of advice: "Have faith like a child."

Jesus valued children. He placed them on His knee; He listened to them and spoke with them (not to them). He knew the importance of children. We should follow His example--we could get so much from it. The blessings that you can receive from a child/children are innumerable and indescribable. Their hearts are true, and their words are honest.

I'll close this brief entry with an excerpt from a choir anthem entitled "Let the Children Come"

....The Kingdom of God
Belongs to such as these
Have faith like a child
For with this our God is pleased
Our God is pleased
Our God is pleased.

Let the children come unto me,
Let the children come to me.
Bring them near,
Bring them here.
Let laughter fill this place
And love shine on each face.
Let the children come to me.