A child's heart.

Good evening. As I lay here in bed next to my little brother, he never ceases to amaze me. He is reading a veggietales story, improvising for words he does not know. He is adorable. :) no cares in the world, his childish innocence is refreshing. He isn't stressed out by the things I find myself stressing over. He just offers a simple answer to a problem that I am over thinking. I wish I could have a childlike mind, so naive to the worldly ways. "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 18:15-17. If I was able to come to God with a child's earnest and sincere, pure and innocent heart, my relationship with him would be that much better. I don't want it just so I can get into the kingdom. I want to have a deep relationship with my Heavenly Father. I want to bless people because I have Christ's love inside of me. I want to have so much if it that I explode and can't hold it in. This past week I have been trying to treat my family nicer than normal. I have tried to be more patient with each of them; listening to their needs and trying to do what I can to help them. It is really hard, I assure you. I get irritated very easily, which has just recently come to my attention. But I am overcoming it, thanks to my Savior's love and mercy for me. I'd encourage you to also to listen to Jesus Loves Me. It's generally known by everyone, but if you take in the words and realize how much you really ARE loved by our creator, I guarantee you will not be able to help but smile :)
much love, Elise