Lent

Today’s devotional was written by Alara Irwin and read by Ryan Smith.

But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” (Luke 18:16-17)

As I sit writing this devotion in my dad’s office, I can hear the preschool children of the Wesley Day School practicing their “Dinosaur Program”. It doesn’t feel like that long ago that I was a student at Wesley Day School. I am glad that our church has a school that welcomes children and teaches them about Jesus.

I remember one time in Sunday school when we learned about this scripture. The leader told us that we are never too young to learn about Jesus Christ. And that Jesus loved us no matter what. I learned that I should keep learning about him. Now whenever I am having a hard time, I think about that scripture, and remember that God loves me even though I am a child who has more to learn.

Dear God, thank you for loving us no matter what. Help us to know you better and love you more. Amen.

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