On episode 10 , I believe, I said that the next podcast would be about children. This is the next podcast.
There are a number of places were the Bible talks about children< Mark 9:37, Psalms 127:, Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:1, Proverbs22:> Some are about actual young children at others about children of God. Today’s firs poem is about the little children and what we can learn form them. My inspiration came from Luke 18:15-17.
“People were also bringing babies to Jesus for him to place his hands on them. When the disciples saw this, they rebuked them. But Jesus called the children to him and said, Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingd om 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.” (NIV)
THE CHILDREN
Bless the little children
for they are what we were
& what we should be
when we come to God.
Come to Me as children, He said,
innocent
trusting
obedient.
& most of all with love,
unquestioned
unchallenged
undemanding.
Bless the little children
for what they can teach us;
to smile with a heart full of joy
that comes from Jesus.
My reflection was:
Just a thought about Jesus telling the disciples to let the little children come to Him and how we must come to Him freely, openly and with loving arms outstretched without the requirement of expectations.
God’s Rhyme
© 2019, Tim Carter
Also from God’s Rhyme a poem I wrote for my children.
5 ON THE FLOOR
Dad, let me tickle you
under your arm
it’s one of those things
that really does you no harm
and it feels good-for everyone.
A laugh – loud and deep
another tiny and weak
and every kind in-between
Why five
for goodness sakes alive
I heard someone say
“because we didn’t want six”
but for me, five on the floor
is more fun than four.
God’s Rhyme
© 2019, Tim Carter
A book I need to finish writing, Moments of Rhymes in God’s Times, started out as a book of short poems. Something different for me. One night I had the idea to write children’s prayers. There are four of them. Posted on Facebook I said I would like feedback on what you think of them. Should I write more or go back to my normal writing? Thank you for taking the time. Got a handful of responses telling me to continue. Hopefully one day I will.
Dear God,
I pray for my family,
I pray for my friends,
I pray that your goodness,
That it never ends.
Dear God,
Open my eyes
As I get out of bed.
I see the sun rise,
Now I pray
That I see You today.
Dear God,
Thank you for today,
Forgive me for my wrongs
So I will sing happy songs,
For this I do pray.
Dear God,
I know You are everywhere,
I know that you care,
Today it is my prayer,
To see you everywhere.
Dear Lord can be used in place of Dear God.
7/25/19,...
