Thursday, April 3rd

I've never seen any of the teen girls at our church be mean to smaller children at all.  Quite the opposite, our young ladies seem to understand the privilege God has given us to have so many young children.  I know...sometimes little ones can be chatty and maybe even annoying.  But, perhaps we are only annoyed when we forget the attitude the Savior exhibited toward children during His earthly ministry.  

That Jesus loved little ones is hardly any secret.  He tells us throughout Scripture that children are a blessing; that children are His heritage.  But, our society as a whole does not see children that way.  It's no wonder that many of our nation's kids feel thrown away and forgotten.  We are too busy to stop and make cookies...to kneel down and put a band-aid on a skinned knee...to  play a game of hopscotch.  Mrs. Lois mentioned during our Saturday meeting that the best way to have nice hair is to allow a child to run her fingers through it at least once a day.  What profound advice!  

Many teen girls don't see the opportunity to mentor and help these younger children, but what a wonderful chance to make a change in the next generation.  Jesus took every such opportunity to influence children.

 Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.  Matthew 18:10

The Savior's gentleness was never more evident than when he stooped down to hold a child.  If the Creator had time for children...if He had a heart for kids, shouldn't we?

Scripture Reading for the Day:
Proverbs 3
Matthew 18