Faith Like a Child

Sorry this post is so late. It took place on Nov. 23 & 24, 2022.

Over Thanksgiving week my boss challenged me to stop five times a day for three minutes to meditate on God in silence. I failed miserably. It's crazy how easy it is to fill time with pointless activities and not focus on eternal moments. I did have two great experiences that I want to share. 

On the 23rd, I was sitting at the table trying to focus on God and all three boys were running around screaming and playing (not very silent). I asked Bryeten (7) to sit down with me. I told him we are going to sit quietly for three minutes and focus on God. The alarm went off three minutes later and Bryeten and I opened our eyes. I asked Bryeten if he thought the three minutes was difficult. He said it was easy. That shocked me. Then I asked Bryeten what he was thinking about for the three minutes. His answer was simple. Bryeten said he was thinking about how God is Joy and Love. As a father I could not be more proud. 

During my meditation, I was thanking God for my children and the joy they bring. God told me the joy I have for my children does not compare to the joy He has for me when I spend time with Him praying, reading, etc.

On the 24th, I started a three minute meditation on God. I paused it at 1:18 left because Chance (4 at the time) was asking me questions. I asked Chance to sit with me for the remainder of time in silence and focus on God. He got in a chair next to me, closed his eyes, and stayed silent until the alarm went off. I asked Chance what he was thinking about during the silence. He said he was thinking about how much he loves God. This blew my mind. I was so proud. I asked him if he heard anything from God. Chance said God told him, "I love you too!" I had tears in my eyes. 

During my meditation, the boys were arguing about which television show to watch. Neither show had really any value other than entertainment. This made me start thinking how often I spend time in things that won't matter in the Kingdom of God. How often do I argue with God or choose against God my wants and desires over His will?

But Jesus called them to him, saying, "Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it."

Luke 18: 16-17

God loves you!

-Steve