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Childish Ways

When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. - 1 Corinthians 13:11 NIV

I have always taken this verse as a nudge to grow up. It reminded me to act like an adult and accept responsibility for my actions. As a child I didn't worry about a roof over my head or question where my next meal would come from. I was truly blessed by my parents. 

As adults we work hard to put a roof over our head and pay our bills. We focus on responsibility instead of fun. The worry-free hours of play get replaced with purposeful actions.  

After seeing the incredible generosity of our kids at VBS, I find myself enamored by the love they showed in their giving. Their faith in Jesus and hope that others will share the same faith drove them to give. Love truly emanated from their actions. 

Later in the chapter, the author of Corinthians says, "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." (1 Corinthians 13:13). As if to say, "I gave up all my childish ways but these three." At Westside, we got to witness children who allowed faith, hope and love to serve as their giving compass. May we hold on to these "childish" traits of faith, hope, and love as we walk our daily journey with our heavenly father. 

Be blessed and be a blessing,
Matt


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