I love childlike faith, here's what it means to me.
It means loving in an innocent, trusting, light and curious way. Imperfect but truthful and earnestly. You love because you love, no stings attached, no rules or expectations.
You light up when that special someone walks in the room. You'd likely run to them and slam into a big ole hug. You don't care who sees or if you look silly, unbridled pure joy just bursts out you can't contain.
Or maybe your hurt and that special someone walks in and you fling into that hug and cry a hot messy mess all over His chest. Full on ugly cry.
I think Jesus wants that kind of love from us.
Kids say stuff and they don't care if they sound dumb.
Kids ask a million questions, why why why? When they hear the answer they ask more questions until they get the point.
Kids ask whatever is on their minds with no fear of judgement.
When I think about Jesus, I feel like a child. A little giddy, no a lot giddy. It bursts out of me and I can't contain my love for Him. Sometimes my adultness kicks in and says, hey! that's too much, your a grounded CPA, pull it back sister!
Maybe I am, but I don't want to contain my love for Jesus. Doesn't He deserve our passion for Him? When you love someone people can tell, you light up like a Christmas tree.
Let's not confuse being immature or irresponsible with childlike. Here its about the awe and innocence of seeking, trusting, loving and learning from the One.
I encourage you to let your hair down, put on a big beautiful smile, let the wrinkles show and look up with the eyes of a child and simply say, I LOVE YOU!
Smile and laugh, if a twirl comes out, twirl! Even if it's in your closet alone and you feel embarrassed afterwards. I'm pretty sure your joy will touch His heart and He can't help but smile back. Isn't that worth it?
