Childlike Faith

Updated: May 28

When Advent began I did not experience the peace, hope and joy I wanted to feel.

However, I experienced something else.

I experienced having to trust with faith like a child.

Let me explain…

One of my bible study groups is doing an Advent book called Encountering Emmanuel.

A few weeks ago, I was journaling about the things heaviest on my heart.

But then I paused from journaling and pictured myself at the stable with Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus.

Mother Mary placed Baby Jesus in my arms.

She doesn’t say a word but she knows how I feel and she gives me her Son to have and to hold in my arms.

I was moved to tears from what I experienced in that image and in my heart.

Baby Jesus wants to look up at me and smile.

On this fourth Sunday of Advent, I am reminded that Love, Himself, wants to be held like a child.

These words from the Litany of Trust speak to my heart in a new way this Advent.

“From the rebellion against childlike depending on you - Deliver me Jesus!”

I wrote the following prayer to grow in childlike faith.

Childlike Faith

When I want more than I have,