“Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” – Matthew 18:3
Those words hit me hard: never enter.
That’s not a suggestion—it’s a wake-up call.
I came across this verse while reading John Eldredge’s newest book, and it stopped me in my tracks.
What does it really mean to enter God’s kingdom like a child?
It means releasing control—letting go of ego, of our endless striving, our opinions, our plans.
It means surrendering to a God who loves us more than we can understand.
It means stepping into each day with childlike wonder, curiosity, and playfulness—into a relationship built on trust, not performance.
Being a child doesn’t mean being naïve.
It means being open.
It means remembering that God is our refuge, and that we are deeply cared for, even when life feels uncertain.
During Centering Prayer, I become that child again—resting in the loving presence of God, who is both Father and Mother to me.
I don’t need to say or do anything.
I simply sit, knowing I am loved.
It’s not always easy to be childlike in a world that demands we “have it all together.”
But this is the invitation: to live in the freedom and joy of God’s kingdom—where we’re not the ones in charge, and thank God for that.
Let’s keep learning to enter like children.
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