Child-like Faith

The other day, I was walking along this beautiful path. I could not focus on anything besides how beautiful the trees were! It is my first fall in New England, and I am amazed! When I first got here, people laughed at me because I could not get over how green everything was. Now they laugh because I cannot get over how beautiful the colors are! They don't think that it is ridiculous that I think it is pretty, they just think it's funny how affected I am by it. Of course, these people were raised in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island... so of course they are used to it. It wasn't until recently that I found the desert pretty, but it really is! :) I feel like a little kid, not knowing what to expect, because everyday the trees look more beautiful... but I know that they will die soon, so I never know what the next day is going to look like.

Anyways... here is my point. I began to think about new believers. They are so full of excitement to reach everyone they know that does not know the Lord. I love watching the excitement of a new Christian. It is so encouraging. They seem like little kids with no obstacles. What makes that excitement for our Lord fade away? Isn't our God amazing enough to stay excited about? It makes me feel like the tree. God sees the beauty of our lives and our excitement... but does he wait for the day that it will die? I am not saying that all Christians loose their passion for Christ. Many of them still have that passion, and are probably much more mature, but what about that child-like excitement? Is it really the same? I think so many Christians loose this because they become discouraged by failure, the politics of the church, and simply familiarity.

My encouragement to you is not to become familiar. First of all, appreciate this amazing beauty that God has given us, whether it is the sun, desert, snow, or tress--whether it is new to you or very old. Second and most importantly, do not become familiar in your walk with Christ. If you start to feel comfortable, it is time to take the next step. God did not put us here to live an easy life! Live a life of excitement! Attract nonbelievers by your maturity and your excitement. Find out new things about our Lord; remember the old things that made you fall in love with Him. And third, I love New England! Why is everyone leaving?? :( I know, I know, I haven't had my first winter yet... but it is so beautiful! :)