Any of These Little Ones
Thanks for being patient during my blog break. I’ve been encouraged to keep blogging, and I think I am ready to start writing again, so here goes! 
It looks as though I am going to be at my daycare job for a little longer than I had anticipated. I am amazed at how much of a difference is made by my perspective and attitude – the difference between being thankful and joyful where I am, or being unsatisfied and discontent.
One mindset I try to have relates to how I think about the children I take care of. If I’m only considering externals, I won’t realize the privilege and honor it is to look after them. I try to grasp a spiritual reality – these children were made by the King, whose child I am. And He has, for this time, given me the task of being their caretaker. How would I treat children who lived in an earthly king’s palace? I would spare no care or energy, even in the most menial of tasks. How much more precious are these little ones who were created by the God of the universe. And I don’t go unrewarded, by Him or them. Lord, give me grace to remember.
What an incredible reminder in the midst of a personal storm. God has placed these precious people in our lives for a reason and we must proclaim His name–no matter the cost.
It is good to see you back!
That is very inspiring, even though I’m not a mommy yet, I have littles siblings to view the same way.
You have cute kids and they take after their mommy.
Blessings!
Jocelyn, I think you might have misunderstood – I don’t have any kids; I’m not married. That was just a random picture. 
But they are cute!
LOL! Well, thanks for pointing that out to me. Where’s the blush smilie? lol
Anna,
Great to have you back!
Having ducked in from time to time, I seem to recall you expressing a desire to be involved in a mission, or is my memory failing me again? As I read today’s post, Matthew 10 came to mind. For what it’s worth.
Again happy to have you back at the ‘ole blog.
Grace and peace be with you.
Anna- Im so happy your back! I missed your posts!
In regards to this post, your really never know how much of a difference you make in those young ones lives.
I never realized what an impact we have as Christian examples until I started teaching the 10year olds in our sunday school. God really teaches you how to emulate Him better using children.
Glad your back!
Amazing reminder, Anna. I appreciate your sharing this.
Glad to have you back! 
It’s wonderful to have you back Anna! It did my heart good to pull up your blog and see a new post. I trust that you are feeling refreshed!
What a wonderful way of looking at it! Children are so precious and we should count it a privilege to oversee them. Thank you for sharing….you have reminded me of my responsibility as I work with children at church.