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Lessons we can learn from children (Part 2)

This is a continuation of Part 1 . Below are more lessons we can learn from children.  Unwavering faith/Believe Children are not conversant with deception, betrayal or lies because they have a pure heart. They believe all things are possible and believe anything. We need to learn to have unwavering faith God that nothing is impossible to God and He will do what He says He will do.   Hebrews 11:16 says “ And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek Him”. No fear Children may fear falling or loud noise in their first stages of development but as they grow they learn to trust especially in their parents. They don’t fear rejection, failure or what people might think of them. When a child climbs a high place and the father or mother tells him to jump he does not hesitate and doubt the ability of the father to catch him. The child jumps excitedly i...

Lessons We can Learn from Children (Part 1)

I watch my son grow before my eyes daily and it is amazing to see new characters he exhibit every month! But there are interesting things he does that make me relate to the bible verse: Matthew 18:3 “And he said: "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven”-NIV In order to be like a child we must allow the Word of God to show as the aspects of a child. The following are some of the many lessons we can learn from children as God intends us to. 1.       Forgive easily Children may get upset with their parents, fellow children or those around them, but they easily forget. A mother can cane a child but he or she will cry while heading to the same mother for comfort. Children may get upset with each other over toys when playing but the next minute they play and laugh together. Without forgiveness no one can enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Learn to forgive others as Christ has forgiven y...