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A Childlike Heart Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it at all. Mark 10:15 How would a child come to God? With no reservations, no preconceived fears or doubts. "Looking up" to Him -- from a child's perspective. He is big and I am little. He is strong. I am weak. He will hold me in His arms. He will hold my hand. He will know what to do. . . . Ready to listen and to ask questions, but not to express her views or to argue with Him about His views. Giving Him the responsibility of caring for her. Indeed, expecting Him to care for her. Trusting Him to care for her. Reaching out to touch Him. Holding His hand for security and comfort. Resting in His lap. Putting her arms around His neck. Being excited to see Him and be with Him. Knowing that He is wiser than she is. Knowing that He is stronger than she is. I have often thought that the time to enjoy your child to the fullest  is when she, with childlike trust and love . . . walks by your side holds your hand wants to be with you, near you listens to what you say believes what you tell her looks to you every day to plan her life asks permission to do something her way brings her problems to you enjoys the "little" things you give her appreciates the "little" things you do for her doesn't question your decisions doesn't need anyone in her life but you lets you know that you are the most important person in her life. Dear Lord, why do we grow away from You as we get older? Why do we begin to think we don't need You? Why do we question Your motives? Your love? Your power? I am so sorry, Lord God. How I need You. In childlike faith I come to You today, recognizing that You are my Father, my God . . . and that I am Your child.