Monday, October 17, 2011

Come As A Child


Come as a Child

O, that the meekness of a child might somehow be my own!

My heart would never turn from Thee to find my way alone.

If I could hear as children hear, believe as children do...

then I would always feel Thee near, reminding me what's true.

But I am often filled with pride, and though I may not boast,

sometimes I fail to look up, even when I need Thee most.

Perhaps I think that I am strong and capable and wise.

I hope that I am all of these, but not in my own eyes.

The world would have me credit every good I do to me,

yet every virtue I can claim is but a gift from Thee,

and every skill that I employ is given by Thy hand.

Why must a truth so simple be so hard to understand?

O, that the meekness of a child might somehow fill my soul,

then would I let Thy goodness enter in and make me whole.

"Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child,
the same is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 18:4).

(Artwork by Greg Olsen)

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25 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 17, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    The photos of the children are beautiful.

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  2. larainydaysOctober 17, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    A perfect prayer. Amen

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  3. Grandma HoneyOctober 17, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    This post reminds me of our Primary Program yesterday. So sweet. So innocent and trusting.

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  4. karenOctober 17, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    I love the faith that little children have. They strengthen me.

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  5. MomzaOctober 17, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    this is so beautiful, Sue. Our primary program is next week--my favorite Sunday of the year! I love to hear the children sing and bear testimony!

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  6. anitamombanitaOctober 17, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Children are amazing. Loved your words.

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  7. RobinfromCAOctober 17, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Beautiful words and they are perfect with the art of Greg Olsen.
    Robin

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  8. SaimiOctober 17, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    I love that Sue, what a beautiful post!! Glad I stopped by!

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  9. jenOctober 17, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    And the music. So perfect.

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  10. Brian MillerOctober 17, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    nice...perfect blend of pics and words...we must become like children...and He was no 'kid'ding in that...smiles.

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  11. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Oh, the innocents and faith of children. Only if we could be like them in all things. This is a beautiful post. Hugs

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  12. StefOctober 17, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Children are such good examples, aren't they.

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  13. CBOctober 17, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Children are amazing!
    I sat in Primary on Sunday as the children were practicing for the Sacrament Presentation next week - they were so excited, so full of faith and they sounded like angels!

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  14. Myrna FosterOctober 17, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Beautiful. Thanks for the reminder.

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  15. GailOctober 17, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Wonderfully illustrated prayer...love it.

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  16. EmOctober 17, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    i had a new testament class with greg olsen's daughter at byuidaho. i remember wishing i could see the ones they hung in their home. i love everything he does.

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  17. Karen MortensenOctober 17, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Absolutely beautiful. Gave me chills and a few tears. I love the art work too. Greg Olson is so talented.

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  18. PondsideOctober 17, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Beautiful - just beautiful.

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  19. UnknownOctober 17, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    A return missionary shared this principle with us in his talk yesterday. It's the only way back to Father...to be like a child, submissive, humble, meek and easily entreated.
    Thanks for the reminder.

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  20. People Who Know Me Would Say:October 18, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    Sue, I have a personal prayer book in which I put prayers and bible verses that really resonate. May I please add this poem? No one would see it. It's just for my personal use. Thanks for considering.

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  21. yayaOctober 18, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    Such a beautiful poem and photos. Thanks Sue! I wish I could have the faith that children do. I think that's why we need to spend more time with them and learn to laugh and love more!

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  22. SueOctober 18, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Children photos and pictures of the savior make for a perfect post.

    I've been to 3 primary programs lately. I just love the sweetness and strength of these children.

    loved your words.

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  23. alpinekleinsOctober 18, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    What beautiful photos - and interesting how all these sweet children always remind me of the Savior . . .

    Kristin

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  24. Mormon Women: Who We AreOctober 18, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    This IS hard to understand...that tension between our nothingness/reliance on God and our absolute worth in His eyes. It reminds me of Pres. Uchtdorf's recent talk.

    I wrote about this tension a while back. Thought I'd share.

    http://ldsmag.com/component/zine/article/421

    Michelle

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  25. YolandaOctober 19, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    I loved this post and the photos and your sweet spirit. I hope you are having a lovely week.

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