There may be no greater joy than to look into the face of a child and see a smile. Yesterday at Upwards basketball, I got to see several happy children. There are always some long shots that are thrown up that miraculously go in the hoop. The roar of the crowd brings a smile to the face of a child.
To help a child is a noble thing. To hurt a child is an inexcusable thing. Jesus had the whole millstone story. Life is short and we should help children see the joy. Soon they will be grown up and dealing with the problems of the world. Let's get them started on the right foot.
If you have children or grandchildren or neighbor children or nieces or nephews, help them find some joy. Buy them Christmas presents. Spend some time talking to them. Pay them to shovel your driveway, but make them come in an drink a hot chocolate when they are done. Let them know that you think they are valuable.
Do you remember a neighbor or a friend who cared about you when you were a child? I do. Don't pass up a chance to reach out to a child. Life isn't easy, and the encouragement that you can give them may make all the difference in the world.
It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.
2 comments:
I remember. I was confined to bed with Rheumatic Fever the summer I was 12. Mrs. Strick had lots of books and knew I loved to read. She kept me occupied with her library all summer. While in bed, I looked at a different world through her books.
I still stay in touch with her daughter who now lives in Phoenix.
hey jeff,
i like your blog so much, i put a link to it on my blog spot.
robbie
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