Matthew 18:1-4

Meditatio (Reflecting)

He called a child over, placed it in their midst, and said, “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the Kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven.

Oratio (Responding)

What does it mean to be like a child, I think it means to trust. To be willing to do what you are told and to obey without question, because you know that that the one asking you is trustworthy. For most of us in our day to day lives this is not possible, because the people around us are other human, and some are not trustworthy. If you have good parents this is easier to relate to than it is for others. But humans are flawed, and we hurt each other constantly, and so we put up barriers and defenses, to protect ourselves from hurt. But god is the good father, and he should be trusted above all, and without question. With god we are free to be simple and childlike, we dont need walls, we dont need to protect ourselves, he always has our best interest at heart. Most of us know that in our minds, but do we know it in our hearts? If not why not. Today is the day that you should start the process of learning to trust the good father. When you do, he will pour out more grace on your than you could ever imagine.

Contemplatio (Contemplating)

Take time to simply remain in the presence of God.

Resolutio (Resolving)

Oh lord, help me today to trust you more, and love you more in all of the things I do. Amen.