The Age of Innocence

Wow, it's been AWHILE since I have written! God bless all of you, especially my "faithful" readers.. You know who you are..and I thank you for your encouragement to get me back to writing. It sure means a lot.

I was at the gym today, doing my daily workout "routine". Ha! If we want to call it that! Usually I shoot some hoops for about an hour, alone. My partner, aka my son Jordan, bailed on me a long time ago. He mumbled something about I don't play fair or whatever..hahahahaha..so I play alone. If I am not hangin out at the court, I will do cardio for an hour.

These past few days have been interesting. There is a basketball camp utilizing the courts so it is closed off to the public. But since there is a track upstairs, I am able to see all the kids as I walk. Wow! What a sight. Kids have boundless energy! I got tired watching them run up and down that court...playing against the camp counselors. They were so cute, all of them, and it put a smile on my face to catch glimpses of their interaction.




Then, all of a sudden, I found myself praying for them. I asked God to protect them from sexual predators and from harm that easily finds little ones. I reflected on my own sexual abuse at the tender age of 11, which I believe led to sexual promiscuity not too long afterwards. You know, those of us that have been abused tend to think it was no big deal because it is so "common" these days.



It is a big deal, a very big deal. It robbed us (the victims) of being able to trust. And trust is put into the heart of a child by God. I believe Matthew 19:14 shows the heart of God pertaining to children..that the Kingdom belongs to them because of their trusting hearts. We are told as believers that we need to be like children when it comes to the Kingdom of God.



And how is that? Innocently, free of the cares of this world, and trusting our Father in Heaven. When is the last time one of your kids came to you shaking their head asking you how are you going to pay the bills this month? I can remember during our toughest times my youngest son would still ask for things..and we found a way to get it for him.



What about our God? We being evil know how to give good gifts to our kids..what about our Heavenly Father? Don't let your past, especially if you were robbed of your innocence, dictate your future. If trust is an issue with God because it was taken from you, ask Him to replenish trust in your heart. He will do it--start with asking Him and then wait expectantly. It may not come tomorrow, but in time it shall come.


That is a picture of my granddaughter when she was a baby floating in the pool. She had not a care in this world..and still doesn't. She will be three soon, and she is full of life and laughter. I find myself asking God almost daily to bring out the "child" in me that was robbed years ago. He has been answering my requests. I find myself loosening up and having a good ole time these days ! I pray that this is your heart as well...be blessed my sisters !


"And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them." Mark 10:16

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