This little child-like angel always make me smile.
I was subbing in a fourth grade class one day last week and it just so happened that the fifth grade class was performing their holiday musical that day. The fifth grade class performs a musical every year and they are always fun to watch.
It’s also a time when some of the less athletic kids get their opportunity to be in the spotlight. The kids who may struggle at P.E. and sometimes academics, often will shine during the musical. They get a chance to have a moment to strut their stuff.
It’s always a delight to see some of them just come out of their shell when they are allowed to sing and dance. Some of them are really talented.
We all filed in and took our seats and the musical began. It was fantastic. I had seen some of the practices when I was subbing the week before and it had come together beautifully. The kids had a lot of fun with it. There was a saxophone solo and voice solos. Everyone cheered like we were on Broadway instead of a gym.
Towards the end of the show, one of the classes performed Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree. There was a little boy with Down’s Syndrome in that particular class and he stood right on the front row. He kept a close watch on the little girl standing beside him so he could get his hand motions right, but he had a ball.
I’m sure you have heard the expression, “dance like no one is watching.” He danced like that and his face was filled with pure joy as he clapped and spun around.
My heart was touched so much so that I had to fight back tears watching him. Do you remember what is was like to have the pure faith of a child, when everything seemed possible? Do you remember a time when you thought you were good at everything? Do you remember when you would willingly dance and sing in front of a large crowd and not care what anyone thought?
God does. Not only does He remember, He knows the truth. Your faith in the seemingly impossible may have shrunk as your body grew, but God knows nothing is impossible with Him and He invites us to remember.
Jesus said, “For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children. I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.” Mark 10:14-15
During this Advent Season, I’m asking myself what I need to turn over to God to restore child-like faith in my life. Is it worry and anxiety? Is it fear? Is it pride? What about you? Is there anything you need to hand over to God, so that you heart can once again be free to have the faith of a child?
The little fellow on the front row reminded me that now is the prefect time to start fresh, so I think I will give it a shot. What about you? What do you think? Feel free to share.
Have an awesome day!
Wendy 🙂