Jesus Loves Me

What if we could view the world through a child's eyes?

My sister asked this question this weekend while my sweet niece was enjoying God's creation--trees, fireflies, plums and the company of the people that love her so very much. As Olivia was grabbing plums from PopPop's trees, my sister, brother-in-law and I were pondering the innocence of a child's nature.

Everyday, we worry about life--what to wear, eat, say, do, feel, think. Do we stop to think about our blessings and enjoy life? A child, on the other hand, goes with the flow. Olivia played outside in the hot, hot heat without even realizing that she was sweaty. Olivia ran around the yard without thinking about the possibility of falling. Olivia looked at a firefly for the first time and marveled at God's creation (something that we take for granted).

I complained about the heat, worried about Olivia falling and freaked out at the fact that my whole family was eating plums that hadn't been washed. Needless to say, I worried. I always worry.

My sister had such a valid, insightful point. Children love life and adults often forget to "stop and smell the roses." Jesus loved us so much that He gave His life so that we could live--live to tell others about His miracles and live to enjoy them.

"Therefore do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." -- Matthew 6:31-33

I'll leave you with a simple challenge--sing "Jesus Loves Me" out loud. Listen to the words. Do this with God at the forefront of your mind. I heard my amazing niece sing it in a store this weekend. Would you do that? Are you bold? I ask these questions to you because I'm asking them to myself.

Jesus loves me! this I know,
For the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to Him belong;
they are weak but He is strong.

Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me!
The Bible tells me so.

Now, step outside and catch a firefly.

Simply,

Court