For those of you who don’t know me, I am the Mission Advancement Coordinator at GEM. I am 22 years old and recently got married in October. After completing college, receiving a job with GEM, and getting married, I am beginning to feel and experience adulthood in its fullest. Now I know what you’re thinking, “she’s only 22 years old, she still has a long way to go.” Well you’re right. I have just stepped into this stage and it is only the beginning. But even in this early stage I am able to notice the difference in responsibilities, along with much more. All good things, just different. I have to be more intentional with my free time. If I’m not careful I can get caught up in everything I “need” to get done for the day and forget to spend time with the Lord. When I try to plan my life a certain way it becomes clear that I am not the one in control. As most of you know, life is much busier and complicated when you’re an adult. If we aren’t careful, it can consume us.
This brings me to Luke 18:16-17 “But Jesus called the children to him and said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.’”
What a sweet reminder. Even as we grow up and get older, we are called to be child-like. When life feels too busy, take some time to rest in the Lord through His word. But do it as a child would, enthusiastically and eager to learn more. Or when things aren’t going the way you planned, be child-like, rely on God for guidance and have a trusting attitude toward your heavenly father. The world tells us to plan our own steps and rely on ourselves. But this couldn’t be farther from the truth. We are called to be child-like in our faith and our day-to-day lives. Children don’t try to plan their lives, they faithfully trust that their parents will provide and care for them. Likewise, we should do the same with our heavenly father. So whatever season of life you are in, remember that God calls us to receive the kingdom of God like a child.
– Taylor Amey, Mission Advancement Coordinator