Jesus, I thank you for constantly refreshing me when I come to you in humility. Most likely, they would not have been my first choices for such an important mission. God also chose me, with all my limitations, shortcomings, hang-ups, and weaknesses, to be a member of His family and to radiate His divine life and love to others. Do not hinder them. The kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
Little children are helpless and vulnerable.
They must depend on those who love them for their survival. Little children reach out with confidence and trust to those who love them. They are like sponges soaking up all the attention and love which is offered. Jesus wants little children to learn that He loves them with a providing, caring, concerned, enduring love. Jesus reminds me that I, like a child, must reach out to Him with confidence and trust.