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How do people connect with children when they shuffle them off to their own seating area? Don't get me wrong I think it's cool that these children have tables and chairs that fit them, however, the concept of separating children from adults to connect with them doesn't quite make sense.
"But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, "Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God." Mark 10:14 English Standard Version
It would appear from the gospels that Jesus connected with children. We don't know if Jesus played with children, but he did receive them in his arms and linger over them with a blessing.
When was the last time that you connected with children? When you came home from work did you get on the floor and play with your children or grand children, toss a ball with them, maybe even play a video game with them? Did you show by your example and in your words that God loves them? Did you hug your children or grand children?
We know that children are vulnerable. They always have been. For this reason it is all the more important that the Christian community connects with children. Granted, it might be annoying when children cry in public or don't show respect, yet this doesn't mean we ignore them and act like they're invisible.
How about the next time you see a child you bend to their level and say, "hi!" You might be surprised at their response.
Join the conversation at Praying With the Eyes on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/groups/173881749421231/
"But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, "Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God." Mark 10:14 English Standard Version
It would appear from the gospels that Jesus connected with children. We don't know if Jesus played with children, but he did receive them in his arms and linger over them with a blessing.
When was the last time that you connected with children? When you came home from work did you get on the floor and play with your children or grand children, toss a ball with them, maybe even play a video game with them? Did you show by your example and in your words that God loves them? Did you hug your children or grand children?
We know that children are vulnerable. They always have been. For this reason it is all the more important that the Christian community connects with children. Granted, it might be annoying when children cry in public or don't show respect, yet this doesn't mean we ignore them and act like they're invisible.
How about the next time you see a child you bend to their level and say, "hi!" You might be surprised at their response.
Join the conversation at Praying With the Eyes on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/groups/173881749421231/
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