May 25
Becoming Small in a Big World
One of the most countercultural truths of the kingdom is this: growth in God makes us smaller, not bigger. Not smaller in value. Not smaller in dignity. Not smaller in purpose. But smaller in posture—more humble, less self-reliant, less egocentric, less driven to impress, and less pressured to have everything figured out.
Jesus did not say, “Become great to enter the kingdom.” He said, “Unless you become like little children…”
The world pushes us upward—toward achievement, visibility, independence, and significance. But the Spirit gently pulls us downward— toward dependence, humility, simplicity, vulnerability, and trust.
Becoming smaller—emotionally, spiritually, or relationally—is not a step backward. It is a step forward. It signifies healing the areas that adulthood has distorted.
It represents reclaiming the childlike soul that thrives in the Father’s embrace.
Becoming Childlike Again: Page 117
One of the most countercultural truths of the kingdom is this: growth in God makes us smaller, not bigger. Not smaller in value. Not smaller in dignity. Not smaller in purpose. But smaller in posture—more humble, less self-reliant, less egocentric, less driven to impress, and less pressured to have everything figured out.
Jesus did not say, “Become great to enter the kingdom.” He said, “Unless you become like little children…”
The world pushes us upward—toward achievement, visibility, independence, and significance. But the Spirit gently pulls us downward— toward dependence, humility, simplicity, vulnerability, and trust.
Becoming smaller—emotionally, spiritually, or relationally—is not a step backward. It is a step forward. It signifies healing the areas that adulthood has distorted.
It represents reclaiming the childlike soul that thrives in the Father’s embrace.
Becoming Childlike Again: Page 117