I am a Child of God...

At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" He called a little child and had him stand among them. And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 18:1-3

I read Shelley's post from Saturday, Sept. 3rd, 2005. She got me thinking about alot of things. I have always felt so childish when it comes to... as she puts it..."head knowledge" about God things. She has been longing for more "heart knowledge". I feel as though I am not "book learned" about the bible and Christianity. As a matter of fact... I KNOW I am not! What I know... comes from my heart. I used to be kind of ashamed by this... not knowing more. Shelley's post got me thinking hardcore! I went straight for my bible. I found the above verse... and I was no longer ashamed of not having "book smarts" about my walk with Jesus.

I tend to think of Jesus as my friend. When I talk to him in prayer, I talk to him like I would my best friend sitting next to me on a park bench. I guess I thought that everyone was like this. It is always interesting to me to hear about what other Christians are going through. I feel more connected to them when they open their hearts. I can analyze my thoughts and feelings and compare my own walk with the Lord, to how they think and feel. Sometimes I find out that I need to change some things about myself... and other times I feel like I am right on track. My hope is to always be open to share with others... to share the love that I have for Jesus... to share the love that God has for us. To share, and compare, and learn, and grow... that is how we are supposed to be with one another. I am so thankful for those who feel comfortable enough to share their thoughts and feelings about what it means to them to be a child of God.

Joe made a comment on my blog once asking if I had ever thought of being a theologian... like I told Shelley... I had to go and look up what that was! I learn so much from all of you!

If someone were to ask me... "So, What do you know for sure?" I know that my answer would be... "Jesus loves me... this I know... for the Bible tells me so."

People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them. Mark 10:13-16

**Jesus... I ask you to wrap your arms around Cookie Henderson tonight. Bring her comfort from the loss of her husband. Take her husband by the hand and show him all around heaven tonight. He is free from suffering from that nasty cancer. Introduce him to my Mama... so they can be friends. (My Mama would have loved to know Cookie had she had the opportunity.) Bring peace to Cookie's family tonight as well. In Your name... Amen.