I’ve thought recently about my excitement in writing some things down, but I also want to make sure and record how at rest I feel.

This whole thing feels like such a joy!  It feels like it’s flowing from His perfect timing.  He has so changed my heart over the past 13 years that this writing – and living all the concepts – are not tendons of legalism for me.  They are my heart’s delight because of what He has done in me. 

I am not currently struggling with trying to earn His love.  He has proven that to me over and over. 

(I’m not sure what made me click on her blog again last night, but I did.  I re-read this post and found myself nodding and nodding.  He is good.)

But I also want to make sure and record how He has shown me the thrill of obedience to Him.  I don’t dare miss out on that thrill!  If this is what He’s asking me to write right now, then it is my privilege to align my life with the task.

So.  The current.  I’m helping with Kids’ Kamp at our church this week.  Talk about joy in simplicity!

We painted the cement and church walls with water, bounced in a bouncy castle, rocked when the pain of losing momma to a room full of strangers was too much, delighted in grapes, cheerios and juice boxes, giggled into the microphone as we repeated verses. 

Can you tell I’m helping with the toddlers?  They’re so great.  Not babies anymore; not quite preschoolers.  I read a book once that called them “changelings.”  I think that name is stuck in my mind toward this precious group of kids. 

It’s also my joy to help with this group since my little one is a toddler.  We get to hang together even as I help and serve.  I like to watch from a bit of a distance how he interacts with other kids.  I like to see what activities he prefers amidst options.  I like to observe whether he obeys other adults when he doesn’t know I’m looking.  I learn a lot hanging with him in a group of people.  He’s a keeper.

It is not hard to see why Jesus said,

“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

Simple trust.  Faith like a child.  Joy in the simple things. 

They have so much to teach the rest of us.

Okay.  My boy – you know, the actual toddler living in my house – just woke up. 

Time to live out simplicity in action!

It is my joy.