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Like a Child*

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A few characteristics of our 4 year old:

•He looks deep into my eyes
•He takes my hand- loves holding my hand
•He lets and loves for me to guide him
•He loves to touch my arm or leg if we are just sitting
•He trusts what I say; takes me at my word
•He is joyful, innocent and depends on me
•He doesn’t hold grudges or stay upset or angry for long; he is very forgiving

In Mark 10, some parents brought their children to see Jesus. The disciples scolded them for bothering Jesus, but when He saw what was happening, Jesus became angry with the disciples and said, “Let the little children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children.” (verse 14)

We cannot come to the Lord for salvation or help without recognizing our need for someone bigger than us. We cannot be saved or walk with Him without humbling ourselves and softening our hearts to accept His grace- once and for all but also for today.

Children are innocent, trusting, forgiving, loving and easily impressionable. Are we this way with the Lord?

Do we readily and happily seek His help? Do we rely on Him to be our guide? Is His imprint on our life and actions? Do we trust Him wholly?

Ahhhh, that last question as an adult with a lot of “life” experiences may be a hard one.

Life, sin, circumstances, death, etc.. have taken our innocence and shed light on the darkness in ourselves and this place. Experiences that callous our once pliable hearts keep us from getting to and staying in the place where the Lord longs for his children to be— trusting Him.

Are we childlike? Is our faith that of a child? Is salvation at hand- once and for all but also for today?? I have no doubt it can be, and how freeing that will be!

“I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it. Then He took the children in His arms, placed His hands on their hands and blessed them.” Mark 10:15-16

Lord- thank You for these words and for Your ever-present love and grace in our lives. Help our hearts be humble, soft and drawn to You and nothing else. Help us to be 30, 40, 60, 90-year old children who look deep into Your Word and trust You no matter what. Help us to stay on your lap and not the lap of the world. Help us to let Your Spirit within guide us and mold us to have child like faith for today and everyday. Thank You for Your Son. In His name I pray, amen.

*This devotional was for my church women’s ministry Mocha Monday devo series.

He is our Home

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So much information being thrown our way, everyday, and with so much going on in our nation, it’s easy to get overwhelmed.

So much evil and hate we see, along with the conspiracy theories, discrepancies, etc… I often wonder what the real truth is in all of this.

But I am quickly reminded that God and His Word are always True.

Always.

If I’m looking for truth, I need to seek Him. If I’m looking for peace, I need to find Him. If I’m needing rest, I need to go to Him in humble need of what He gives His children.

He is our home, not this place. We are secure in Him.

He is peace.

He is rest.

He is hope.

His Words are True.

We must seek Him more than the news; pray more than checking Facebook, Twitter, etc… we must look to Him and His truths, not the world.

It’s good to be informed of what is going on around us, but it’s better to deeply rooted and informed of God- His character, His Son, His Spirit on a daily basis.

We pray. We get in His Word of Truth, love and grace. We focus on what matters most for us.

For me, I’ve got three littles who are getting bigger before my eyes and I need to teach them of Jesus.

Only the Lord knows what type of world they will be in one day, so I must teach them of the One who can save their souls and help them this side of heaven.

It starts with my heart then bleeds to my children. Oh I pray they have sticky faith that bleeds to their children and so on.

We look to Jesus and look to what is right in front of us.

Do good each day.

Start with our heart and home.

God can move mountains with humble surrendered souls.

May we be those souls!!

“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” James 4:8

“Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.”
‭‭1 Chronicles‬ ‭16:11‬

Love y’all. Praying.

Sarah♥️

Salt*

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Salt.

It has a vitreous luster which means it’s clear and reflective. It’s highly diathermic which means heat goes in and out of it. It’s viscous, or sticky; and it flows at high pressures.

Salt is most known for preserving food but also for enhancing the flavor, texture and color of food.

So, when Jesus says we must have the qualities of salt among ourselves, what does He mean?

We make a difference in the “flavor” of the world we live in. Salt changes food’s flavor, making it better. We “salt” the earth with Jesus’ love, grace and truth. We are peacemakers. We reflect Jesus in our words and actions.

As salt is sticky, may our faith adhere tightly to every ounce of our being and permeate within.

Our “saltiness” (remember, this is not worldly saltiness) preserves our faith during fire- giving us perseverance during life’s many trials.

Our “saltiness” prevents the decaying of our souls. Possibly, even as we live a life seasoned with salt and keeping in step with the Spirit, we help preserve other’s souls, too. No, we cannot save people, but we can point to Jesus and show them His uncontainable love with our salt.

Think of ways to increase the salt in your life- in your words and actions. Filter everything through the lens of the Gospel and ask, is this edifying, seasoned with salt? Is this going to make things better?

I have a feeling this may stop us dead in our tracks, several times a day, from using careless words and harmful actions.

May it be so.

May Jesus help us to live a life of salt in a world that desperately needs it. In Jesus Holy Name, Amen.

*recent devotional for my church’s women’s ministry devotional series, Mocha Monday