Little One

Today’s WORD (see http://usccb.org/bible/readings/081412.cfm) shows us how BIG becoming a LITTLE ONE is.

In today’s world, no one wants to be little, no one wants to be insignificant. These things are associated with being called “little one.” All of us want to be hotshots – successful in whatever we get ourselves into – business, career, sports, etc. We want to excel, we want to be admired, we want other people to look up to us and say “Wow, ang galling mo!”

However, Jesus says otherwise. In the gospel we see Jesus say some powerful words:

Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children,
you will not enter the Kingdom of heaven.
Whoever becomes humble like this child
is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven

We need to be like children to be able to enter the kingdom of God. Not only that, a humble child is the greatest in that kingdom. Wow.

Children represent helplessness and humility. Having a childlike attitude means we depend entirely on God and what he will do to and through us – totally opposite of what we usually want – our own personal success. When we are childlike, we recognize that we are nothing without God and we need God to do anything. Thus, a humble and childlike faith is needed for us to accept who God really is and live a life based on that fact – eventually being able to enter the kingdom of God.

What do I want to achieve in life? Do I want to achieve success in whatever I do? Do I recognize that I cannot do anything alone, and that I need God? Do I recognize that all that I have, my skills, talents, abilities, knowledge, all came from God? Am I willing to be humble like a child, and totally depend on him as I live my life? Do I want to enter his kingdom?

Father God,

That is who you are to me, my Father. Lord, as a humble child, I come to you with nothingness. I know that I cannot do anything on my own. I know that all I have came from you. Lord, I ask that I always remember this. Help me live my life like a humble child, totally depending on you to achieve things in life, not for my glory, but only for yours. Amen.

Have a blessed day!

In Christ,

-g-

PS

See related reflection:

http://mysimplereflection.blogspot.com/2012/07/are-you-childlike.html