I'm taking a World Literature class this semester. We just finished reading Essays In Idleness. We have an online discussion instead of a quiz on each assignment. I like that idea! Anyhow, when discussing a particular quote, we got into a discussion on how children are not afraid to ask questions. They ask about anything they want to know, no matter how frivolous it may be. We talked about how adults are afraid to ask questions. What are we afraid of? The answer? Looking stupid? Is it a pride issue? Whatever the reason, a child doesn't have the barriers that seem to accompany maturity. They have a no holds barred inquisitive mind. They need input! Wouldn't it be nice if we could just push a button and spend a few moments each day with the heart of a child?
One of the girls commented to my posting about how her four year old daughter picked a handful of weeds and gave them to her as "pretty flowers". The mother commented, "These are the most beautiful dandelions!" Adults spend much time and hard work trying to be rid of these weeds. But when you look through the eyes of a child, or the mother of that child, these weeds turn out to be quite a treasure! I'm glad that God sees beautiful dandelions instead of weeds when He looks at His children. To think that as much as I love my children.......He loves me sooo much more! Wow!
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