I work in a daycare with 3-5 year olds, but everyday I also deal with the 1 and 2 year olds. These kids can teach you so much! My kids are constantly astounding me at their knowledge of things as well as their creativity. Oh if I could just harness all of it and a little energy, I could make it through anything! lol Let's just say they wear me out, but it is all worth it!
I cherish all the kids at the daycare because they bring so much to my life and I would stand up for any of them. Even the most stubborn of my children. That's why I am so mind boggled when I hear of people who can't be nice to kids or see people that are just plain out mean.
Don't get me wrong, I know they can try your patience and at times make you want to pull your hair out, but the enjoyment they bring and the love they show you makes up for those crazy times.
I can see why Jesus said we should be like children because their innocence and constant love and devotion is how we should be to him. Children copy what they see. They mimic you and their environment. If we love God and make him our environment we will be like him, if we let the world be our environment, then we will let that rule what we do and how we act.
So the next time you have the time, watch a child's face light up at some funny thing or some wonder they just discovered. Watch the way they look at you when you praise them or when they are just happy you are there! Then turn around and show that face to God and see how quickly your day is brightened. Remember children don't stay sad for long! A smile is usually only a second away!
