Something I’ll always remember about my childhood is how often we were barefoot. Running outside, climbing, exploring, never really thinking twice about putting shoes on before leaving the house. I even remember a family trip to Australia where my siblings and I kept getting into trouble because of the strict “always wear shoes” rules. It felt so strange to us. But somewhere along the way, we grow up. We stop walking outside barefoot. We automatically put our shoes on before stepping out the door. We learn to protect ourselves. And while it may seem important, I wonder if we’ve lost something by always trying to protect ourselves. Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 18:3). Not childish, but childlike. Trusting. Free. Not afraid to step out without layers of protection, willing to actually feel the ground beneath our feet. Maybe faith looks a little like walking barefoot again, vulnerable, dependent, fully aware that we need God to guide each step we take. Because when we stop trying to protect ourselves from everything, we remember who really covers and protects us. (Hannah Hardy) Open Bible – https://bit.ly/Mat18v3
