The suprising joy of being called "little children"

The surprising joy of being called "little children"

by Joel Howard

"My little children, for whom I am again in the anguish of childbirth until Christ is formed in you!" Galatians 4:19 ESV

The insignificant significants

The small but great

The lowly but high

A little child am I

Beneath, but high above others

The fact that you call me friend

Completely submissive -yet completely impressive

A child, the one you defend

Helpless yet especially helpful

Only a part but grand

Unique but just like everyone else

Lowly, I can't help myself

Out of control yet choosing

Nothing to give but my love

At the mercy of what you offer

And what you give is enough

The joy of being called little

And the joy of being called child

So peripheral yet oddly central

Unable to move yet fully responsible

At the mercy of your help

And what you say as well

Lowly, meek and mild

I am your little child