Matthew 18:3 “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, You will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.”
Dear God,
Thank You for every blessing, along with my life and this new day. Also for the forgiveness of my every sin, and for the Holy Spirit, Who goes with me, as I repent of my sins, and have them forgiven by Jesus, because of my confession. I am so grateful, that the Holy Spirit will then fill me with His gifts of love, wisdom, power and every other gift He knows I need. I give thanks also, for increasing discernment and concentration of spiritual matters, that will improve my ability to love, find and serve You.
God You are my ALL in ALL unto salvation for this minute and into eternity.
By nature I am not innocent, humble or childlike in my faith, but I am reassured in Your word, that through the Holy Spirit, I will manifest these fruits that are part of being a follower of Jesus. For Jesus said, in Matthew 18:4 “Therefore whoever humbles himself as this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” I understand, that most things advocated by those with worldly values, will not be what forms me for heaven. Better still, when I have innocence combined with humility given as Gods gifts, they will shine out of me like jewels that are my attractive adorning from God, giving me the natural grace of His converted and sanctified child. Because God gives these precious gifts to His earnest, seeking child, I will put all else aside, and each day seek Him.
We as adults, have a commission from God; in whatever role we interact with children, to nurture and support all children, so they grow to love, know and receive Christ into their hearts and lives.
I pray that because You live within me, that nothing I do, would ever lead them away from loving You, for they are Your treasures, to grow up as mature Christians.
Forgive me Lord if I have in anyway crushed the spirit of a child. Especially bless, rescue and protect the already injured children that I know and interact with on a regular basis.
Amen