Childlike Faith

Real conversation in our home this week:

Kid:  Mom, I think we should pray about God giving us a [toy].

Mom:  That’s a great idea.

Kid:  Now we just have to figure out where to put it.

Isn’t that great faith?

It took all of my will power not to start a theological conversation about how sometimes God answers “no” or “not yet.”  Because I think sometimes I let my theology get in the way of faith.  Do I really pray believing God will hear my requests and answer?

Matthew 18:3 gives Jesus’ encouragement that “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children,  you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”

I don’t know how God will answer, but I am going to pray with my child and wait expectantly to see what God does.

All is well,

Lisa

Photo from the inCourage website

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