This is Life through the Eyes of a Child
Posted: Monday, August 31, 2009
by Avis Ward
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Lately, I have come across many sad reminders of what happens when we become adults. I wanted to use "old" instead of adults but it is a relative term that can cause some people to feel uncomfortable. Becoming an adult can be subjective, too and even legalistic, depending on where we live.
Perhaps I'll explain my usage for the word to give you a better understanding of my thoughts. Old or adult in this instance is the opposite of child but not young. When we were children, not only did we see the world as a magical place to live but we were filled with love, wonder, excitement, and hope. Sadly, this was not the experience for everyone but even if you are unable to recall, I hope there were days of utter joy and happiness in your life when you were a child.
Take some time in your day to observe children from toddlers to age nine or ten. They are excited about life! They are in awe of everything and the people around them. They are trusting and must be protected because people are accepted unconditionally. When being raised in a nurturing environment, they give love freely and feel they can do anything.
Children believe the best about themselves even if they inquire about some of their challenges. With the proper responses, they will come away knowing how special they are at doing what they do great. They begin to understand about weaknesses and strengths. If the weakness infringes anyway upon something they find enjoyable, they will work at it to become better or otherwise, dismiss it and fuel their strengths.
Yes, to be as a child again about life removes weight from our shoulders. To have the maturity to put away childish things, while maintaining an open mind about the world and having no egotistical opinions about ourselves would improve the quality of our lives.
Let's go back to being a child for the rest of our lives. We can live with a confident expectation of good when we go to the Father as children. Our minds are eager to learn because we know there is much yet to be learned. Our minds are malleable, hearts receptive and countenance humble. As a child, I knew that:
1. God made me special.
2. God planned my life.
3. God thinks about me all the time.
4. God is always with me, I am never alone.
5. God hears my prayers and knows my thoughts.
6. God knows how I live.
7. God knows my heart.
8. God forgives my mistakes.
9. God is love.
10. God loves me forever.
As an adult, I do not ever want to lose sight on these ten truths. When on a path to receive these truths, we can: "Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." Luke 12:32 King James Version
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At that time the disciples came up and asked Jesus, Who then is [really] the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
And He called a little child to Himself and put him in the midst of them,
And said, Truly I say to you, unless you repent (change, turn about) and become like little children [trusting, lowly, loving, forgiving], you can never enter the kingdom of heaven [at all]. Matthew 18:1-3 Amplified Bible
August 2009 by Avis Ward of GeoVi's Home for New Life
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Perhaps I'll explain my usage for the word to give you a better understanding of my thoughts. Old or adult in this instance is the opposite of child but not young. When we were children, not only did we see the world as a magical place to live but we were filled with love, wonder, excitement, and hope. Sadly, this was not the experience for everyone but even if you are unable to recall, I hope there were days of utter joy and happiness in your life when you were a child.
Children believe the best about themselves even if they inquire about some of their challenges. With the proper responses, they will come away knowing how special they are at doing what they do great. They begin to understand about weaknesses and strengths. If the weakness infringes anyway upon something they find enjoyable, they will work at it to become better or otherwise, dismiss it and fuel their strengths.
Yes, to be as a child again about life removes weight from our shoulders. To have the maturity to put away childish things, while maintaining an open mind about the world and having no egotistical opinions about ourselves would improve the quality of our lives.
Let's go back to being a child for the rest of our lives. We can live with a confident expectation of good when we go to the Father as children. Our minds are eager to learn because we know there is much yet to be learned. Our minds are malleable, hearts receptive and countenance humble. As a child, I knew that:
1. God made me special.
2. God planned my life.
3. God thinks about me all the time.
4. God is always with me, I am never alone.
5. God hears my prayers and knows my thoughts.
6. God knows how I live.
7. God knows my heart.
8. God forgives my mistakes.
9. God is love.
10. God loves me forever.
As an adult, I do not ever want to lose sight on these ten truths. When on a path to receive these truths, we can: "Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." Luke 12:32 King James Version
# # #
At that time the disciples came up and asked Jesus, Who then is [really] the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
And He called a little child to Himself and put him in the midst of them,
And said, Truly I say to you, unless you repent (change, turn about) and become like little children [trusting, lowly, loving, forgiving], you can never enter the kingdom of heaven [at all]. Matthew 18:1-3 Amplified Bible
August 2009 by Avis Ward of GeoVi's Home for New Life
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More commentsAvis, I am going to echo Edward also. Now wouldn't it be wonderful if we did not grow out of our youth. Looking back as a kid, I remember a beautiful word: imagination. That imagination took me from where I was to where I wanted to be. Now, am old...smile... It seems some of us are older and too smart for imagination now. But, thanks for taking me back to the Ten Commandments of a Child."We must come as little children."Thanks again Avis.Doc, you're gifted with spiritual creativity. I like that, Ten Commandments of a Child! Thank you for every word and each blessing received in your comments. Blessings to you!
Avis, didn't Jesus say "one must humble himself as a little child in order to see the kingdom of heaven" good articleDavid, yes he did. Thank you for you reading this article. I appreciate it very much. God bless you!
Beautiful article, Avis. It's hard for me to relate though, having had no childhood to speak of.Thank you. Again, beautiful!Ken, thank you. You suffered as a child and are blessed to have children of your own to make sure they have the childhood you didn't. God restores all that was taken away from us and gives us more. I'm grateful you read this article and left a comment.Again, thank you! :)
Beautiful and I think one of our biggest challenges in Jesus is to become childlike rather than childish as we become more vintage in years! Well written. MarijoMay your vintage years be as lovely as you are, Marijo. Thank you for your encouraging comments.
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hi avis,in 53 years, the greatest lessons i have learned have been through the eyes of children. their innocence is divine. thank you for sharing this with us,my best to you,sueHi Sue,Your comments are appreciated as much as you are, thank you! I'm learning this day by day and it gives me joy!Warm regards,Avis
I have 4 young children (8-12 years) and this article reminded me of just how important it is to help my children hold on to these magical childish qualities that can serve them well when they become adults, not to mention make sure I use my own too! Thanks for writing this wonderful article.Sean, your comments have special meaning. I am humbled and honored by them because you speak as a father and an adult. You are open to receive reminders for raising your children and living your own life. Thank you!I visited your websites and enjoyed them very much. I enjoy Celtic music and inspirational messages. You're a gifted musician, writer etc. I plan to visit many times again and take the Dare to Dream course. (The free one.) *smile*Thank you for becoming a fan, too! Take special care of you and yours!
Thank your for a great article. I love it when small children talk, like they say out of the mouths of a babes.Linda DLinda,Thank you for reading and leaving a comment. My apologies for a delayed response but it is no less sincere. So true, no one speaks the truth quite like a kid. "Out of the mouth of babes."
Sincerely,
Avis
Those are things we teach our children but often forget as adults. Thanks for the reminder Avis. It's much easier to get through life when you are aware of these ten truths.Brianna, I enjoy your comments. Thank you very much! I agree with your opening and closing sentences. Thanks again.
Very well done. I still consider myself somewhat of a child since I still consider this Earth to be magical and filled with hope. Of course, it get trying at times (that's the adult in me), yet I always seem to remember what I really strive for in life: laughter, love and happiness. For some reason that always takes the years off and I see the world again as a strangely hopeful place. Great job.Michael, I somehow knew this about you. I'm much the same but I loose my way now and again. It seems when I do, something simple, very child-like is what put me back on the path.Here's a toast to: laughter, love and happiness! *clink*Thank you!
Dear, dear Avis, I love this so-true article of reminder. God bless you. Your writing encourages many. ~ JeanMy dear Jean, thank you. I pray to be an encouragement. You encourage me. Your comment being unrecognized for so long was an oversight for which I apologize. I'm in need of the blessings, so thank you! God bless you, too.Blessed regards,Avis
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