Today we eavesdrop on Jesus as He converses with His Father and Lord. Jesus is praising the goodness and graciousness of God for revealing to the “childlike” what is “hidden” rather than the “learned.”  How would we  describe someone who is “child-like” (in the best sense of the word)? What are some of the characteristics these individuals possess? How do they approach life? Are they enjoyable to be around?
In our world, we esteem individuals who are learned and wise. And rightly so. However, there are many different kinds of wisdom. There is “learned” wisdom that comes from many years of study and learning. And there is “street-wisdom” that we learn in our ongoing encounters with other human beings. And there is the wisdom we learn from the daily living of the mystery of life. Do we appreciate and give thanks for the wisdom we have gleaned from life?
Jesus does not want us to be childish. Jesus desires that we be “child-like.”  What are the qualities of children that  we would  wish to cultivate: innocence, trust, transparency? Or perhaps it is the ability to see beauty in the world? Or is it the inner freedom to simply “be who you are” or to be playful?

Today may we  be “child-like,” not childish. Allow the  inner child to emerge!   We  may find that the  day will be more relaxed, enjoyable and peaceful!