A LITTLE CHILD SHALL LEAD & TEACH THEM

Have you listened to your child lately? I would advise you to do so more often because children are smart, authentic, resilient, daring, funny, kind, loving and have the innate ability to spot a fake person. They will go nowhere near them. We all have inner child instincts that warn us when we are in danger. However, we often cannot notice and this results in serious consequences for everyone involved. Do not ignore your children instead, listen to what they have to say because they have valuable insights and perspectives on things that might puzzle you. Sometimes you get a good laugh out of it too. I remember years ago when I was thinking of buying my first car I  discussed it with my cousin on the phone. There was a very popular furniture store that was giving away cars as a promotion. Her son, three years old, said mom tell auntie to go there and they will give her a car. It changed the tone of the conversation because we could not stop laughing.

The power of touch

 Back in the day when Jesus was on earth, everyone wanted to be touched by Him because His touch was magnetic. It unleashed the healing power that flowed through Him, resulting in impactful healings. Mothers brought their children to Him to experience the power of that touch. The disciples shooed them away because they viewed them as nuisances. However, Jesus rebuked them and called the children unto Him and blessed them. I am sure they were happy kids right there after that experience because they sat on the knees of the king of kings and Lord of Lord while experiencing His power flowing through them.

(Matthew 19:13-14)

Profound Words

This week I had a great disappointment, and I wrestled with God about it because it should not have worked out that way. My frustration mounted as I contemplated the next steps. However, I turned up for my voluntary work at 5:00 a.m. the next day because I wanted to be there for the people who needed me.  The last person I spoke to was very young and deeply troubled. I spent the rest of my shift with him, which was an hour. We spoke, and I encouraged him while pouring empathy, compassion, and love into his wounds. After what seemed like an eternity, he started speaking positively. His first sentence was I am feeling better, you’re the first person who made me feel important. I felt humbled knowing that God used me to save one of his children. We continued talking on a much lighter note with him, even poking fun at me. He had lost his childlikeness and now it was restored.  Towards the end of our talk, we agreed on goals and he thanked me. Then he said these words, “ I know people like us, we help others because we can’t help ourselves. I want you to know that if you need help, it is available”. It choked me up!  This child had received grace because I took the time to care and, in his gratitude, he extended grace to me, too. 

Children Need Love

Children need love, hence their parents should nurture and love them. Many of our children are wandering around lost and hopeless because we are shirking our godly duties. Do not become so caught up in the business of life that you like the disciples view your children as an unwelcome distraction to your life but see them as a beautiful gift from God. Please parent spend time with your children today, talking and listening twice as much to them. Show them empathy, love, and patience. Fill their lives with joy, laughter, hugs and kisses today!