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I AM STILL A CHILD...ARE YOU?

It is such a beautiful day..actually the weekend has been great
with lovely weather and all
Today is particularly beautiful..because we celebrate
children world over..

I woke up today with a kick and as I spent the morning
enveloped in the warm sunshine,I couldn't help
but notice the children.
Children clad in bright summery clothes
riding on their bikes and scooters with mummy's and daddy's chasing after them
I watched babies squealing in their parents arms
and I noticed a mother kissing her toddler endlessly in her arms...
awww....brings a smile even as I write..
I saw teens sitting by the roadside..unashamedly feasting on chips...
I saw happy grins, tantrums here and there,giggles and laughter...


And as I watched I couldn't help but drift away
To a time when I was once a child. ..
Doted on by my dad and loved dearly by my mum...
I remembered how settled and trusting I was ..
free from malice,with no desire for authority,
I was teachable and very apt to learn,
I remembered how simply I took life..
I looked forward to birthdays,Christmas parties,celebrations and all
I made requests and trusted that my parents would meet it
not even knowing or caring if they could..I had asked and so they would provide
I remembered a time when...I cared less of what people thought of me,how I looked
what I wore,or what I said..I was a child....

As I tried to imagine where the child in me is today...
I am reminded that she is right here...
I Am still a child..
yes even though the childish illusions of life have changed
and though I am more aware of the realities and responsibilities of adulthood
Deep down within I am still a child
I am God's Child..

I am still a child,Even though I struggle with God for control
Even though I am so doubtful,Disobedient and sometimes resentful
I am still God's Child...

As I reflect on the kind of child I am and the kind of Child I should be..
I know there is grace to be BETTER....To be a child that makes God smile

I want to be a better Child of God, trusting God for my every need and provision.......
learning to surrender moment by moment and day by day.
Now that my mental and intellectual abilities have increased.
Life is not as fun as I remember it...
So I am daring to see Life through the eyes of God...and amidst the ups and downs
and the highs and lows.. I Trust that God would as always give me reasons to rejoice,smile and hope.

Matt 18;3 says "And unless you change and become like children,you would never enter into the
kingdom of heaven"
 I Am reminded today that God wants me to trust him more and believe He knows best especially when it doesn't seem right or make sense to me...
God wants me to pause and enjoy each day...smell the flowers,notice the beauty and simple things
around me...To see his goodness in my life, To let go,depend and trust and be A CHILD
I am reminded of how much I am loved,adored and cherished.

Join me as I make a commitment today to renew my mind daily
and to be simple and humble LIKE A CHILD
A TRUE CHILD OF GOD.
AMEN.



Comments

Pastor Austin said…
I am reminded how I would dive into my dad's arms not thinking he may not be able to carry me.
Thanks for reminding me I can jump on God with "reckless abandon", knowing my heavenly father is willing and able to carry and provide for this man in his mid-forties.
Thanks Stella. Many thanks!
28 May 2013 at 19:29
Stella Agwor said…
Thank you,Pastor A..It is so comforting to know that our heavenly Father loves us so and is always there for us...May God help us to live conscious of this every day..Thank you for stopping by.God bless You.
29 May 2013 at 21:28
grace said…
hey Chemini!!!! this piece has jerked me back to the reality that God is indeed my Father and I can trust in Him for every single thing! truly, now that we have increased intellectually, there's a tendency for us to view everything logically, and thus lose our 'trust' mentality which is typical of every innocent child! God help us! Love you! Keep up the good work!
30 May 2013 at 03:14
Stella Agwor said…
Amen darling. .may God help us with the intellectual mentality..and cause us to trust and rely on him especially when it doesn't make sense..
miss you dear girl..lots of luv. .
30 May 2013 at 09:02
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