As we strive to accept the people we are designed to become, we can become confused and overwhelmed.  The teachings of the Bible are not simple, they are complex as the human to God relationship is life changing.  Jesus himself greatly reduced this complexity when he spoke of receiving God "like a child."

Anyone who has children can appreciate the innocent and honest way that they approach the world.  When I explain a fact to my son or daughter, they accept that fact and operate their lives having accepted said fact.  We tell them not to touch something hot and they don't.  We tell them to wash their hands and they do.  Our children look to us for guidance and life-giving wisdom.  Our relationship is powerful, and made effective due to my kids' nature of acceptance and deferment to their parents.  

Last Sunday in Sunday School, my son painted the following picture.