CHILD LIKE FAITH
Do you desire child like faith? Does it ever feel unattainable? I have to admit, it has to me. But I saw this neat comparison that really opened my eyes.
Dependent children do not worry about meals, clothing, and shelter. They assume, and they have the right to, that all will be provided by their parents. (Billy Graham-The Secret of Happiness)
Galatians 3:26 says “For ye are all children of God by faith in Christ Jesus”. So as God’s children, we are His dependents. So use the statement above, which was talking about our earthly parent, and believe the same thing about our Heavenly father. (see Psalm 103:13)
Do you remember the time as a child where you just believed your parents were going to provide everything you needed, that total dependence on them? You belonged to them so they took care of you. You were provided for, but you were also disciplined and made to learn lessons because of a wrong doing. If we accept this behavior as normal for our earthly parent, why do we not accept it from God, who is the greatest provider of all? (Psalm 89:8)
I’m not saying God is going to give you everything you desire or provide a problem free life, just like your parents didn’t. Your parent cheered for you, hurt for you, and wanted the best for you even through discipline. We expect this of earthly parents. God is always there to do the same, but with greater wisdom and a love for us that is immeasurable.
When I first read the statement above it made me wonder at what age I lost that innocence of just assuming my parents could provide everything I needed. What age did I realize that they could have hardships in life? I tried to remember how far back I have known what “worry” is. I have great skill in worry, I could probably win many contests if the skill to have was worry. J This is something I have always struggled with, and worry’s best friend doubt.
But God has been showing me lately that no matter what this “sinful, fallen world” brings me; whether it is by my doing or not-He is there. He will not leave me, just like a parent does not leave their child. God is my father, there for the good times and the bad, and will love me the same through it all. I’m still a child, no matter my age, a child of God through faith in Jesus Christ. He desires for me to lean on Him. Again He does not promise a problem free life. He can take our problems away or give us the strength to endure them. The key is the peace(rest) we can find in Him by total dependence. (Philippians 4:6-7; Luke 12:22-31)
How can we develop better child like faith?
** cover yourself in God’s Word – see Romans 10:17
**Act on God’s Word – don’t just believe IN it, but believe ON it.
Hebrews 11:1
Side Note-The only problem I had writing about this subject is the fact that not everyone has had a loving, safe childhood. If you are one of those people, I am very sorry. It was not my intention to bring up any bad memories, or to put any negative feelings towards God. If you are someone that cannot use the comparison of a providing and loving earthly parent, just know that God is ALL that you did not have and seek Him.
Love to all,
Average Jane
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