Daily Power #112

“Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” (Matt. 18:3)

Have you ever listened to children pray? Their prayers are great—so honest, so sincere and innocent. I love hearing the things kids are thankful for: puppies, hamburgers, stuffed animals, their Disney karaoke machines, and their invisible friends. Children’s prayers remind adults to keep it real when we come before God.

Kids revel in reflecting their view of the world around them and sharing it with God in their prayers, and we should do the same. And like a parent basking in the joy of their child’s latest finger-painted masterpiece, God loves us with the same intensity and compassionate kindness. We’re his creation, made in his image, his sons and daughters as heirs through Christ.

Sometimes we lose our perspective on prayer because we pray the same way about the same things over and over again. If you sense your prayer life getting in a rut, then find some way to be creative and child-like again. Singing, writing poetry, journaling, walking in nature, drawing—there are all kinds of unique ways to enhance your alone time with God.

Today pray like a kid again, knowing that God loves you as his precious child.

Power Lift

Thank you, Father, for the way you love me as your child. I want to keep my heart open to you, sharing honestly and sincerely. Thank you for reminding me of your unconditional love.