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From Today’s Episode
In today’s episode, we talk about what mature faith recovers from childhood.
Ever feel like spiritual growth means needing God less? In this faith-based reflection, we look at what it really means to become childlike—not childish—in our walk with Him. If you're craving some Christian encouragement and want practical help learning how to hear from God, this episode offers two simple questions you can bring to Him today.
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Verse
Matthew 18:1–4 ESV
"At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them 3 and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven."
Mark 10:13–16 ESV
"And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them. 14 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. 15 Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” 16 And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them."
1 Corinthians 14:20 ESV
"Brothers, do not be children in your thinking. Be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature."
Question
God, what have I outgrown that you want me to recover?
God, how can I receive that from you as your child?
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