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Daily Reading: Genesis 42 GW; Matthew 18 GW
Total trust in Jesus is childlike faith. Complete reliance on God makes you a kid again.
As a tennis coach, I work with all ages of kids. In 2020, with the pressures of the world, they reminded me how to have fun. My students trust me; many of them I’ve taught for years. Because they have faith in me, they don’t worry about what will happen in class. They know I have a plan for them; they have confidence in it. So they just have fun.
God wants us to trust Him like my students trust me. Each day when you get up, know He already has the day mapped out for you. In His wisdom, He’s taken care of all the details of the day. Jesus wants you to trust Him completely, in all ways. He wants you to live your life to the fullest, enjoying every moment, just like a child.
Instead of dreading the day ahead, trust that God has good things in store for you.
Children trust.
When children fall and scrape their knees, they trust Mom or Dad will help. In their pain, they turn with outstretched arms to their parent. They know the comfort found in the warm embrace. The pain may exist, but it lessens in the arms of their trusted guardian. Jesus wants us to believe like a child. When we fall, He wants us to turn to Him with tears in our eyes, arms outstretched.
Choose childlike faith today. Instead of worrying about the future, enjoy the blessings of this day. Listen to your favorite song on repeat, volume high. Play a game with your child. Allow silliness and curiosity to reenter your life. If you get hurt, turn to Jesus, let Him comfort you. He knows what is best for you.
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Lord, thank You for reminding us of childlike faith. Forgive us the time and energy we waste worrying about things we can’t control. Instead, strengthen our belief in You. Help us remember, “You got this!” Give us eyes today to see the blessings You placed in this day for us. Let us enjoy them to their fullest as we journey forward. Help us have fun today as Your children. IJNIP. Amen
Question for reflection
What is something fun and childlike you can do today?
