Yesterday, as I was walking around the school in the morning before school, I came across a Foundation class student who by every evidence did not seem to know where he was supposed to go.  He was lost and almost getting teary and distressed.  Bowing to his level, I asked him whose class he was in, and he knew his teacher’s name.  I told him to walk with me to his classroom which wasn’t very far.  He may have been distracted and had walked right past it.  As soon as we got into his classroom, he took his drink bottle out of his bag and put his bag in the cube storage before taking his drink bottle to where the rest of his class had their bottles.  He walked back to the front of the room with a smile on his face.  Our Foundation students are settling well into their routines. 

On Monday, they had their first assembly, and it was a fantastic effort to get them into almost straight lines.  Their learning curve is huge in the first few months.  As I have watched them, I am wondering why the Bible tells us that we, adults should be like little children.  What is it about children that we lose as we grow into adulthood?   

As we mature, we outgrow the simple faith and trust characteristic of childhood. Although there are valid reasons why we cannot place our trust in everyone, the Foundation students have reminded me of the importance of maintaining childlike trust, obedience, and love. This little boy trusted me to lead him to his teacher, followed my guidance, and his bright smile upon reaching his classroom reflected the sense of comfort and love he felt there. 

This experience made me contemplate how much God desires us to trust Him, obey His guidance, and love Him wholeheartedly. Indeed, while the Foundation students have joined us to learn, there is immense joy in the mutual learning that occurs within our enriching educational community. 

A childlike trust can greatly contribute to our happiness. To what extent do you embody the qualities of a child?