Life Lessons from Toddlers 

 Yesterday morning as I was dropping Zander off I walked him to the door of his classroom and had the pleasure of seeing 4 or 5 of his friends run up to greet him, all joyously saying his name and one boy wrapping his arms around him for a hug. This brief moment warmed my heart immensely. I absolutely love the pure and innocent hearts of children. How much happier would we be if our friends all cheered our name when we arrived and ran to embrace us? It seems like that could be a little awkward, but only because that is the society that we know. Sure, we might hug our close friends we haven't seen in awhile, but I really don't see adults go somewhere they go almost every day and greet one another with such enthusiasm. If you run up to me at work now or at church and shout my name or put me in a bear hug, I am likely going to think you're a little crazy, but isn't that kind of sad that we hold back on showing that child-like love to one another? Children can teach us so much. Maybe that's why Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven."
Matthew 18:3 NIV. Children are loving, honest and often quick to forgive. They have qualities we should strive to have. I also love the simplicity of their faith. Zander sings Jesus Loves Me without question or doubt. It is natural for adults to question and questions lead to great discussions and learning but there is just something so beautiful and pure about a child-like faith. I pray that God will work more in my heart to make me more like a child when it comes to love and faith and that He will do the same for you. What are some valuable life lessons you have learned from a child?

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