I loved reading your responses to how you’ve been wonderstruck by God. So many responses revolved around your children, nieces, nephews, grandkids, and more.
In Matthew 18, Jesus says we must be like children to enter God’s kingdom. When we pray for wonder, we express childlike trust and hope—we trust in both God’s wisdom and winsomeness and find hope in God’s mercy and mirth. Maybe the best place to rediscover the kingdom of God is bouncing on Jesus’ knee. [Tweet this]
Here’s how you saw God’s wonder through your children:
“While at Catalyst Atlanta listening to Francis Chan speak on the Prodigal Son I received a text from my 20 yr old daughter…… “you have your daughter back” – Almost a year ago she left our home and went with a verbally (possibly physically) abusive boyfriend (first love). Our family and church family prayed for that moment….. and GOD chose that very moment in the middle of 14,000 Christian leaders to say….. “all of these things are good, but I want to show you PERSONALLY what prayer, patience, and steadfast love can yield. When you let go and give your burdens to me – I will AMAZE you. Prepare the feast – your prodigal is coming home!” I have my daughter back! Thanks to GOD! With God anything is possible. Our God still works miracles!” -Deanna
“My 3 year old asked me this week how we can hug God. I was overwhelmed with his curiosity and desire to embrace our Father. It reminded me of the wonder of a child and how we are to come to the feet of Jesus with that some wonder.” –Audrey
“I saw the wonder of [God] this week as my son Gabe began his speaking tour in Montana to encourage young people during the red ribbon week. Gabe was born missing the bones in his arms, his legs are crooked, and he is 45% deaf. But God has used him mightily to speak courage and hope into the lives of those he touches. Transformation is happening all around as people see that Gabe’s hope is in Jesus.” –Gigi
“Our 3 1/2 year old special needs grandson drew a fabulous picture of a pumpkin – unprompted. I wept when he finished and used sign language to say ‘pumpkin!’” –Tim
“My husband and I are expecting our first child (a boy!) in February and I’ve just started to feel him kickin and jumpin around.. everytime I feel him, I am utterly and completely wonderstuck. I’m seeing God in a new way in every step of this pregnancy.. the overwhelming feeling through all of it is wonder.” -Brooke
Remember: You are one of God’s children, one of God’s favorites. #LIVEWONDERSTRUCK by this truth today. [Tweet this]
Wonderstruck Wednesday Challenge: How have you seen the wonder of God through your children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews? {Tweet this} Share your #LIVEWONDERSTRUCK moment on as a comment below or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Use #LIVEWONDERSTRUCK so we can share and celebrate the wonder together!
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In Wonderstruck, Margaret invites you to toss back the covers, climb out of bed, and drink in the fullness of life. Wonderstruck will help you:
- Recognize the presence of God in the midst of your routine
- Discover peace in knowing you’re wildly loved
- Identify what’s holding you back in prayer
- Develop a renewed passion for God
- Celebrate the extraordinary moments in everyday life
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