Pray as a Child

Lisa and her family moved to a complete different place, far away from the familiar, know-it-all world they grew up in.

Suddenly fear made his acquaintance. Uncertainty became the recipe for long weary days and short sleepless nights.

“Lord, why did we have to leave?” she asked. “We didn’t have much but You looked after us. This new place is foreign territory.”

“Remember, Lisa, when you were reborn, I told you to become as a little child. I was very glad when you became part of My family but when you humbled yourself as a little child, you and your family became the greatest in My Kingdom.” (Mat 18:3,4)

“The reason for that is because in your world you have to operate as a mature parent but when you believe in Me, you need to operate as a small child, even to the level of infancy. When you did that, I was able use you.”

“Wow, Lord, I always thought we have to develop to a place of spiritual maturity and knowledge in Your Word.”

“True, but in your trust and faith in Me, you need to become a small child. An infant trusts completely that his needs will be met. He never thinks about money, clothes or cars. An infant never suffers sleepless nights due to stress.”

“A baby never doubts his parents. He surrenders completely into the safety of his mother’s arms. When he awakens due to some need, he knows his mother will provide.”

“The moment a baby opens his mouth, his parents listen. When he asks, even in his immature style, they provide.”

“Have you ever prayed to Me with the mouth of a baby or infant? You should try it, Lisa.”

“Out of the mouths of babes and nursing infants, strength is ordained, enemies and avengers silenced.” (Psalm 8:2)

“Lord, help me to be that dependent infant in Your arms! You are our only Father!”