Child-like Expectancy

There has been a lot of rain these past few weeks so there is a lot of mud everywhere. The other day I was heading out for a short walk to a nearby hotel to return something to the hotel manager, and as I was walking towards the TOA gate all the little kids that were outside playing ran over to me and asked if they could go with me on my walk. I told them there was a lot of mud all over and lots of mud puddles. Silly me, what was I thinking saying that to them, like those words were going to discourage them at all and make them want to change their minds about coming with me! HA! When I mentioned the mud and muddy puddles they jumped up and down cheering and became even more excited to go.
So we took off together walking and within less than a minute came upon a HUGE area of mud and water. Moses said, “Everybody watch out for many many mud.” Then everyone walked slowly and carefully around the mud and water. After that we came to another large area of muddy water and Justina asked if she could throw a rock in the water. Once she threw a rock in the water it became a game of how many puddles they could find and who could throw a rock inside and make the biggest splash. They were cracking me up…so much excitement over making a splash in the muddy water with a rock…so much excitement over going on a short walk…so much laughter and silliness.
Who knew that such a short walk could turn into so much fun and laughter? It got me thinking.
There really is something about being child-like. When I am around the kids I see so much that is pure and beautiful and wonderful. They bless me so much by the way they love just being together, even when we aren’t doing anything but hanging out together. It makes me think about how much my Heavenly Father loves me and takes pleasure in being with me. The children cheered when I told them they could come with me and as we walked out the gate together everyone was reaching for my hand. Those that didn’t hold my hand held the hand of the person holding my hand. It was as if we were about to embark on a great adventure and everyone was so happy and excited.
I want my relationship with God to be like that every day! Serving the Lord is truly the greatest adventure of our lives and there are adventures to experience each and every day. Just as the children thought our short walk was the adventure of a lifetime, I desire so much that each and every day with the Lord is lived that way too. God has something new for us to experience each day of our lives. He has set divine appointments in order for us to share His love with someone who is in need. He is working things that are difficult in our lives for good, even when it appears that everything is crashing down. He has a plan for our lives and it is a good plan. I want to walk with the Lord daily filled with excitement and anticipation for all that is coming my way.
The children turned a simple walk in the mud into an exciting adventure because they had expectancy for something wonderful. Yep, that is the way I want to be too! Thanks God for that wonderful reminder!