Having a childlike faith

 There is something so refreshing and beautiful about the faith of a child. It really should be our aim as Christians, to have that faith. 

Think about it, children believe things that adults don't believe, they often believe in santa, in leprechauns, in the tooth fairy. They believe these things because they are told that they're true, and they would have no reason not to believe it. They believe what mom and dad says is true. They trust those in authority. And children have such an imagination! They have imaginary friends, and pretend so often. It is not hard for them to believe in things that they can't see. How beautiful, to have such faith!

When we get older, we realize that some things we believe aren't very probable. We realize that Santa can't really fly through the air with reindeer and deliver presents to every child in one night. It is a nice idea, but unlikely. As its good to have a sense of reality, we also lose some aspects of that faith that used to be so innocent and real. We begin to question God's power, and ask 'can he really do that?!' Sometimes it becomes hard to believe in a being that we can't see. We become so legalistic that we doubt what we've always believed. But why? God's power has not diminished because of one's unbelief. He is still the same God as he has always been, he is just as powerful.

Children have so much to teach us, sometimes. They have no worries, they have no anxiety, they believe that their needs will be taken care of. Why do we lose this with age? There have been countless times that I have questioned if God really knew what he was doing, if I would have what I needed, and if I could really trust him with my life. Yet he has come through so many times! He has delivered me, and all the anxiousness that I had was for nothing. Oh to have the faith of a child.

God calls us to have faith like a child. A true, pure, unrestrained faith. They believe that God can do anything, because anything is possible in their minds. Shouldn't this remain true even as we get older? God can do anything, and he promises that if we have faith as small as a mustard seed, that awesome things can happen! 

Remember the faith, and the devotion of children, and let's strive to have that faith. Remember, what our father in heaven says, is true, and he can do all that we knew he could do when we were children! It is a beautiful faith. 

-Mark 10, Matthew 17:20

Technology.... and other ramblings

Needless to say, me and technology are not friends. In fact, we're enemies. It takes me so long to figure things out, because I want to make sure everything is right, before I finish. Anyhow, I have been trying to figure out this blogger thing for a while now. I know, it really shouldn't be that hard, but it is. Sigh. I suppose not everyone is gifted with knowing how technology works. If anyone has any advice on how blogger works, let me know! That would be greatly appreciated! Ha ha!
I guess it's good that i don't have a lot going on today, because i can sit here aimlessly in front of the computer, trying to figure this out... how I love Saturdays! Of course, I see homework later tonight, but hey might as well enjoy my time before I have to start working, right?!

Writing is joy for me, and a sort of therapy when I'm down. It just helps me to get my thoughts out, and process things that are going on. I write all the time, and I've been thinking about starting a blog for sometime now. So here I am. :) I always have a lot to say, but I'll try to keep my words contained, as I'm sure they could become quite boring if they're too long! Anyhow, I am very excited!