O LORD, my heart is not lifted up; my eyes are not raised too high; I do not occupy myself with things too great and too marvelous for me. But I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child is my soul within me. Psalm 131:1-2 ESV

 Just like a child I cried for things
That could not help me grow
And Insisted that the path
Went where I chose to go

But now I’m thankful for the work
You’ve given me to do
Like mowing lawns or writing verse
And singing songs for You

For simple friends and pulling weeds
And tears and fears now past
Which have helped me hear Your voice
That gave me peace at last!

Just Like a Child
By Peter Caligiuri
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6 thoughts on “Just Like a Child”

1. Amen, brother! I love this psalm. It’s so simple, yet Spurgeon called it one of the hardest spiritual disciplines to learn. Can I simply sit, satisfied with God, like a weaned child with its mother?

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   • Oh I have a Psalms book with parts of Spurgeon’s “The Treasury of David.” I will have to take a look. Thanks!

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2. Love it! Blessings, Pastor Pete!

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   • Thanks Cindy! These little heart lessons are the hardest for me to learn. Glad you enjoyed. Blessings

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3. Beautiful, Pastor Pete. This and some other recent verses reflect the wisdom, perspective, and contentment gained through years with Christ. God bless you.

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   • Thanks again for your kind comments and encouragement 🙏

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