Daily Power #265

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

It’s hard to believe, but I’m a grandfather. Yes, I feel way too young to be a “Pops.” I’m ridiculously excited to be one of those fun granddads who delights, spoils, challenges, and inspires their grandkids. I’m not ashamed to talk baby talk (even though, as I shared earlier, I’m not that crazy about babies) and will change a diaper if I absolutely have to.

I know there’s something humbling and amazing and awe-inspiring about being around a baby, then a toddler, then a child. Their innocence, their honesty, their sense of curiosity and adventure, their uncomplicated love and devoted attention—all those qualities and more remind me of today’s verse.

Being Pops to a new little boy reminds me that I need to be like him even as he begins maturing and becoming like me. I want that sense of wonder and possibility, that appreciation for beauty and joy in all the daily things we adults take for granted. I long to have that kind of unquestioning faith that trusts and obeys what my Father tells me.

Today let your heart become like a child’s. Seek God without all the issues that often clutter our faith as adults. Just love him. Trust him.

Power Lift

Abba Father, I am your child and I trust you completely. Lead me, guide me, and protect me as I grow in my faith.