"All ye little children..." ~ Tricia Week 4

Last night I had the joy of visiting with my 2 little cousins. These 2 little girls are some of the sweetest you will ever meet. How dear they are.

Me and the older of the 2 cousins playing tea party last Christmas. :)



Me and the younger of the 2 cousins this Spring. :)

Love those girlies so much! :) Whenever I play with them, or with any little ones, I am always beautifully awed by the sweet innocence, purity, and joy they possess. No weight on their shoulders, no distraction of comparisons, just complete freedom. Does this remind you of anything? It does me. In Christ, we have those very same gifts. Christ has given us freedom from sin. Christ will share our burdens with us. We can be secure in our identity in Christ. Through Christ's death and resurrection on the cross, he has cleansed us and made us innocent and pure. And because of this freedom, we have complete joy in Him.

"Praise Him
Praise Him
All ye little children.
God is love.
God is love."

Don't you see? We are still the "little children". The little children running into their Father's arms, and experiencing joy. I am thankful for God using little children to remind me of who I am in Christ. Always a good reminder. :)

"Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.'" ~Matthew 19:14

Have a joyful Thursday!