keep trying

I spent the past couple of days this week at the Orange Conference. What an experience! I listened to one speaker in particular that reminded me how important it is to "come to Jesus as a little child." He shared the story of Adam and Eve in the garden. They were totally fine and then, it happened. They lost their innocence and started caring more about what other people thought about them instead of what God thought about them. Their ability to just be free was gone because of sin. The speaker went on to say that this happens between ages 3 and 5. At three the world is new and amazing everyday!! At five, the world has crept in just enough to start thinking that what other people think about us is more important than what God thinks.

I am so thankful that Jesus reminds all of us to come to Him as a child. To remember the innocence of those we are privileged to serve every week!

Last Sunday, I received a comment card from an elementary student that hit me like a ton of bricks. It's a perfect reminder to not lose your innocence in Christ!! Here is what he said;

Be a good friend and love God,
love others, love your family,
make good choices, obey, pray,
share, tell the truth, trust God,
have faith, hope, keep trying.

Great words of wisdom huh?? I pray as you serve the children in your care this weekend that you will do all those things!! It's obviously not easy, as he reminded us by the last two words, "keep trying." That's exactly what I am choosing to do, no matter what, I will keep trying!!



Faith, Hope & Love!