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Run to the father
As children, before the world broke us, we could run into the arms of love with no fear.
I remember my youngest used to jump from high places whether I was ready or not. She had no doubt that I would catch her every time.
I think when Jesus said we should be like children when we come to Him, this is what He meant.
As adults, we have been hurt. Broken by life. Wounded by people. And though we may want to, it becomes hard to trust. Hard to put ourselves back into that place of vulnerability.
But Jesus invites us to trust Him like that child trusts a parent to believe that He will catch us when we jump.
It’s not about childish behaviour. It’s about that sense of awe, that deep knowing that no matter what, we will be safe.
Life is not always going to be perfect. Things won’t always fall into place the way we hope or plan. But we have this assurance: even when they don’t, we can run to the Father and fall into His grace.
There is no need to hide from Him like Adam and Eve did in the garden.
He will never hide from us.
No matter what we have done, His love is always there to carry us through. He will not yell at you when you come to Him and say, “I made a mistake.” His love and compassion are unchanging, always available.
Before a child learns fear, they come just as they are, expecting to be loved and held. They say sorry, and that is enough.
And even if you have never experienced that kind of love and acceptance from people, it does not mean you will never have it.
Your Father in heaven is waiting with arms open wide, ready for you to come just as you are with a repentant heart, ready simply to be loved.
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