Message:
In Matthew 18:3, we are called to embrace a childlike spirit, reminding us that humility and innocence are essential to entering the kingdom of heaven. This verse invites us to let go of pride and self-reliance, encouraging us to approach God with the trust and simplicity of a child. It highlights the importance of faith that is untainted by the complexities of adult life. Becoming like a child means to acknowledge our dependence on God and to seek His presence with a heart open to wonder and joy. In this state of being, we can experience His love more fully and understand His ways with greater clarity.
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, as I come before You today, I am reminded of the words from Matthew 18:3, which calls me to turn and become like a child. I thank You for the simplicity and purity that children embody, qualities that often elude me in my adult life. Help me to shed the burdens of pride and self-sufficiency that weigh heavily on my heart. Teach me to trust in You with the same innocence and unwavering faith that a child has in their parent. May I approach You with a heart full of wonder, ready to receive the gifts of Your grace.
Lord, I long for a deeper connection with You, one that is not clouded by doubt or skepticism. Help me to embrace a childlike wonder in my journey of faith, to see the world through eyes untainted by cynicism. Remind me that Your kingdom belongs to those who are humble and pure in heart. I ask that You fill my spirit with joy and an earnest desire to know You better. May my love for You be as simple and profound as a child’s first grasp of trust.
As I navigate the complexities of life, strengthen my resolve to continually turn to You. Let my dependency on You grow deeper, for I know that in doing so, I find true strength. I surrender my worries, my fears, and my need for control into Your loving hands. I claim the promise that if I approach You with the faith of a child, I will find my place in Your kingdom. Help me to carry this spirit into my interactions with others, nurturing trust, compassion, and understanding.
Thank You for the love You shower upon me and for inviting me into Your family as Your child. May my heart remain open and vulnerable, wide enough to receive Your blessings and to extend Your love to those around me. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.
Jackie
