The Warrior is a Child

As I have been in prayer lately, it seems as though my prayers have been focused on our babies and small children here in the church. I have seen God's hand pull so many of our babies and small children through challenges and trauma that has threatened their very lives.

When I reflect on this trend, my thoughts go straight to God with this question: "God are you trying to tell us something?" Why are the most vulnerable among us going through so much?

Then I feel as though God is saying, "Do you not see how dependent these little lives are on Me?  I have put a tenacity and fight in them to survive this life.” They fight untill the victory comes! They know only that their Creator will not leave them alone in their struggle for their life. It doesn't matter how small they are, they have enough strength to make it.

This realization brought me to my knees in praise and thanksgiving to God. I then began to feel disappointment in myself - I should have known this. I should know that my Maker did not create me to leave me. Of course He loves me and has purpose for me.

Why is it that when we grow up and become adults, we lose our fight to survive our circumstances? Why is it so easy for us to quit? Come on family of God, let us fight for our lives! Let there rise a holy tenacity to live this life that God has given us. Where else will we go we go but to Him? 

There is a song and slide show that captures my heart on this. I hope it will move you like it moved me. Click here: The Warrior is a Child

Pastor Doris Sanchez

"The Warrior is a Child" by Pastor Doris Sanchez. Doris is an administrator and leads small group and counseling ministries at Family Worship Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico.