'Let the children come to me'

God has been bringing this verse to my attention several times this week: 'And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them.'
—Mark 10:13-16

I have a lot on my mind here lately, so please allow me to ramble. This Easter has been very special, not that it's not special any other year, but for Adam, it means so much more. Last August, Adam accepted Christ as his Savior. He has recently been baptized and is learning more and more every day. The verse above is brought to life for me when I talk to Adam, or any other child that has accepted Christ. Everything is so simple for them. They know that God loves them. They know that God sent His OWN Son to die for them. They know that they sin and need to be forgiven. They know that they are forgiven. They know that they will live forever in Heaven someday.

As an adult I tend to get bogged down by things...details...knowledge (or the lack there of)...but, to have the faith of a child is truly a beautiful thing. I think of Caleb...totally dependent on me. He needs me to feed him, dress him, love him. He needs me for everything. Do I need God for everything? Or, do I think I can do it myself, like an 'I can do it myself' three year old(Hmmm, who does that remind me of?)

This is kind-of all over the place, but that's how my mind works. I guess all I'm trying to share is I am truly blessed. I am a child of God. Forgiven. Saved. and God has given me a husband who is also a child of God. Forgiven. Saved. and He has given us three boys to raise. One which has already come to know Him. a child of God. Forgiven. Saved.

It's just that simple, but yet so amazing. Forgiven. Saved.