I've spent a good amount of time with very young children as of late. These kids are between the ages of 2 and 4, and all of them have distinct personalities. It's absolutely amazing watching them; they're creative, brilliant, eager, and unabashedly unique. They are completely free from peer pressure, and they are unafraid to do crazy things like laugh with joy over an inchworm or climb something tall just because they can. They are completely confident because they have no sense of self-consciousness or insecurity. Unspoiled by the knowledge of evil, they are incredibly trusting and will love unconditionally anyone who shows them the same kind of love.
I think we, as adults (or quasi-adults) underestimate how much we can learn from them. I am constantly amazed at how simple and honestly beautiful existence is for them, and I wish I could be more like that.
Jesus said to have faith like children. Is this what he was talking about?
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