let the little children come to me...

Let the little children come to me...

September 2, 12

Today I was reminded about the passage from Matthew 19:13-15

“Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people, but Jesus said, “Let the children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” And he laid his hands on them and went away.”

On Sundays in Leticia, many of the roads are completely closed off. Cones are put out and guards are stationed that only allow you to pass if you live there and are headed home. At first I thought, it was kind of crazy. “Why would you completely close off an entire road?!?”  Then moments later I realized they closed them off so that the children could have somewhere to play. Tons, and tons of children were out on bikes, with kites or just walking up in down the street with balls or toys. So many times we get in a rush not just with children, but also with the rush of life and forget to go to Jesus. Not all of these children know Jesus, but it was a great image and reminder to me to stop and go to Him. Forget about the busyness of life and truly rest in Jesus’ hands.

Perhaps we all need to take time, like the children, forget about the tasks of life and go directly to our Father and rest in His hands. 

August 27, 12

You word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105

So thankful to have something that can guide each step and give direction to each path. When we spend time with Him, he reveals his path and direction for our lives. Praying you each will seek out time to spend with the Heavenly Father. We can trust that our time with Him will not be wasted, rather that we will have eyes that are open to what He is doing and how he is working.

Last week was very busy with changing from Bogota to Leticia and getting situated, but as I continue to seek him I find that he is right there with me. He is NOT some far off being, but He is in every footstep. Excited to see how God will continue to use me while I am here in Leticia.