Let the Little Children Come

People were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them. But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, ‘Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it.’ And he took them up in his arms, laid his hands on them, and blessed them. Mark 10:13-16

Today was one of those days, long and painful. We all want to care for the most vulnerable and ease their pain, yet, sometimes we cannot. Helplessly watching others suffer, and unable to fix it, is a terrible thing. Too often we think we can logic, smooth or connive a better outcome. Most often, we have to throw ourselves into the loving arms of our Savior, who keeps no one at arm's length. From messy little ones to even more messy adults, we are invited to seek the blessing and healing from him who gave us his life for us all.

Tender Creator, you view us all as children

messy and foolish, scared and exhausted

to all of us you open your arms wide

you welcome and embrace heals us all.

We try to use our cunning and brains

to solve all the problems we have caused

we forget to lean on you for everything

until we fall shattered like little children.

Help us to run to you in every moment

may we seek not ourselves but you

may you bless us with new hope

and love us despite all of our failings. Amen.