To Neverland!!!

Seriously, how cool would it be to go to Neverland? To be a child forever and ever? I can dig it.

You know that technically, Neverland is the only way we can enter heaven? (People be thinking I'm crazy.) Jesus actually says that in Matthew 18:3 (Hey, I biblegateway'd it for you) that we cannot enter heaven unless we change and become like children? I read and ponder, what does He mean to become like children?

I struggle with this every day. I love being a big kid. Seriously, my childhood was da bomb! I had dreams and goals that made others pale in comparison. I was gonna marry the first and only girl I ever dated (I was an odd child), a Sunday School Teacher was my dream job (along with being a preacher), and I already knew I wanted to go to a Christian college (did I mention I was only 6 at the time, a new Christian?).

Fast forward eleven years, and none of that seemed possible. I wanted to be a writer, in a second relationship, and wanting to leave christian schooling as soon as possible. I wanted to grow up and leave the child behind.

Three years later and we're here now. I've worked with children for two years, and for lack of a better phrase, it has changed me. I'm being a child again! Star Wars, Pokemon, and so much more from my childhood has returned, and with it an opening of my eyes. I remember my dreams and goals. I'm grateful for Liberty University, and excited for the ministry that I will do for the Lord.

Now, what's the point of this blog? Just a reminder of to always be like a child. Not in intelligence mind you, but in the heart. I've seen kids wanting to start businesses, kids who think I'm cool because I like Pokemon and comic books, and with kids there are no trends or cliques (Oh, keep an eye out for a blog post on that subject...dang, hipsters.). So, with this, I want to quote the great C. S. Lewis:

"[M]ost children show plenty of 'prudence' about doing the things they are really interested in, and think them out quite sensibly....He told us to be not only 'as harmless as doves', but also 'as wise as serpents'. He wants a child's heart, but a grown-up's head. He wants us to be simple, single-minded, affectionate, and teachable, as good children are; but He also wants every bit of intelligence we have to be alert at its job, and in first-class fighting trim."

So, be a kid and reject trends, cliques, and what the world tells you should be on your heart as an adult! Embrace your dreams, goals, and childhood. Combine that with a level head and ever constant mind, thinking through everything, you'll be a force to reckon with for Christ.

Well, that is all, and thanks again for reading my mindless rants! Have a good one, ya'll.

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