March 1, 2025: Embracing Childlike Faith

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Faith is often seen as a journey of growth, but Jesus reminds us that it is also about simplicity. In Matthew 18:3, He says, "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." What does it mean to have childlike faith?

One evening, a father and his young daughter walked along the beach. The waves crashed, and the wind howled, but the little girl held her father’s hand without fear. As they reached a rocky area, the father said, “Hold on to me tightly.” Instead, the girl smiled and said, “No, Daddy, you hold on to me. If I hold on, I might let go. But if you hold me, I know you never will.”

This is the essence of childlike faith—trusting that God will never let go, even when life’s waves crash around us.

Children trust their parents completely. They do not worry about their needs. In the same way, God invites us to trust Him fully. Proverbs 3:5 urges us to "trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." A childlike faith surrenders fears, knowing God is in control.

Children find joy in the smallest things. As adults, we often lose this sense of wonder. Yet, Psalm 19:1 reminds us, "The heavens declare the glory of God." When we cultivate awe, we see God’s hand in both the grand and the ordinary moments of life.

Children come to their parents openly, seeking help and guidance. Jesus praised this humility in Matthew 18:4. To have childlike faith is to acknowledge our dependence on God with an open heart.

A child’s heart is full of joy, unburdened by worries. Philippians 4:6-7 encourages us to "not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." When we trust in Him, we experience peace beyond understanding.

Childlike faith is pure—full of trust, wonder, humility, and joy. It surrenders control, delights in God’s presence, and believes wholeheartedly in His love. May we always seek to trust as children do, finding peace and joy in the arms of our Heavenly Father.

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