The innocence, the love they give completely without holding back, and the trust and faith they have in those who care for them. They have not been broken down by the world around them, their hearts are completely unscarred from betrayal, gossip, or hurtful words. They know nothing of death or illness, or even the cares of finances and the first world problems mom and dad experience on a daily basis.
I am encouraged by the faith of this small child. She gives me hope in our future, hope that she will love the Lord and others with all that is in her. She challenges me to be a good mother and the kind of parent who doesn't wear the anxieties and the problems of this world on my sleeve for her to see and worry but that I can whisper love and encouragement in her ears and to her heart, words that will bury deep down and only nurture her faith as she grows.
Lydia today you encourage me with your child like faith.
3 comments:
What a beautiful post. And Lydia is beautiful, too. It is so encouraging to see our little ones looking at the world with awe and wonder. To them, everything is innocent and pure and lovely. We could definitely learn a thing or two from their unique outlook.
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Have a wonderful day!
Such a sweet post. There is so much to say about child-like faith.
So true. If only we could bottle it!
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