What do we say to a child that says, “I’m scared”. Our words of comfort are, “Don’t worry, you are going to be okay, trust me. I am here for you.” “They don’t like me”. “They will, they don’t know you like I know you. I love you and everyone will love you.”
That child leaves your presence comforted and confident. There is an automatic trust that comes with your words.
Children know you are in charge. They take you at your word and they respond with obedience and faith in you. Of course they do, you are their teacher, their spiritual guide, you love them beyond description and are the one they rely on most.
The purity of heart and the unconditional love of a child can teach us much. God asks you to do the same. He wants you to have an over-the-top faith in Him. Trust in Him when you feel scared. Let Him love you when others don’t. Allow yourself to experience his presence when you feel alone.
The bible says in Matthew 18:4 “Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever receives one child such as this in my name receives me.”
Let go of your troubles. Don’t worry, be happy. Let God hear you, “Yes Lord, I have great faith”. Say out loud, “all will be good”, especially when you can’t see the solution. While we often confuse our wants with needs, God knows what we need and when we need it! He is an on-time God. He will provide when we cannot help ourselves. Allow his mercy, glory and his miraculous powers to change your life.
Decide that you will be a person of great faith. Through the experience of the apostles, Jesus showed us how faith works”:
“And when Jesus got into the boat, his disciples followed him. A windstorm arose on the sea, so great that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. And they went and woke him up, saying ‘Lord, save us! We are perishing!’ And he said to them, “Why are you afraid, you of little faith?”
When you feel like your life is falling apart, when you can’t see clear, when you feel fear rising, proclaim to the Lord,
I HAVE GREAT FAITH IN YOU
Lord, I have great faith in You,
I am not afraid,
You know what I need,
Your love for me is great.
Lord, I have great faith in You,
I receive your peace in my heart
And cast my worries upon you
No burdens do I carry on my back.
Lord, I have great faith in You,
I will move forward today with hope
And Your unending love for me
I believe in You and trust in your ways.
Amen.
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