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But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.” —Luke 18:16-17
Observations about children:
Children live in the present, in the here and now.
Children do not live with worry and anxiety about the past or the future.
Children live with a sense of wild-eyed wonder, everything is new, and everything has the possibility of hope. There is no sense of despair.
Children know how to forgive, and really forget.
Children see others as friends until proven otherwise.
Children treat others with respect, regardless of skin color, religion or social status. If you’re a kid, then you’re like me, and that’s okay with me.
Children live with a deep sense of fairness and sharing, caring for one another.

i got the above sent to me in an email this past weekend and it really sparked some thoughts in my head.. even though i may not always like working with children, i am surrounded by them for almost 40 hours a week and there are definitely some things i could learn from them.

i just look at that list and think about God's word and it makes me reflect upon my own life.. i'm hoping by sharing this- maybe it can cause you to do the same.
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