Prayer Focus-Humility of a Child

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Focus, we take a look at the humility of a child.

In Matthew 18:4, Jesus pointed to a little child to make a point about greatness in the kingdom of God.

The disciples asked Jesus, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a little child to Him, and placed the child among them. Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”

Taking on the humility of a child will have an impact on how we pray to God. We will be honest and transparent. We will recognize God as greater than ourselves and rely on His love daily. We will look to Him to provide for us. Like a child with their earthly father, we can simply go to our Heavenly Father and call him Daddy.

The Humility of a Child is worth examining for a faith-focused life.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com