“But Jesus called for the disciples and said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it.’” Luke 18:16-17
Welcome to all, especially those who are seen as not of worth, is the hallmark of God and the reign of God.
Beatitudes for kids
Blessed are those who ask questions
for they are God’s imagination.
Blessed are those who hug outsiders,
for they are God’s hands.
Blessed are those who comfort scared little kids,
for their fears will disappear.
Blessed are those who stand up to bullies,
for they are God’s hope.
Blessed are those who eat lunch with the lonely,
for they will be fed with grace.
Blessed are those who care for the homeless,
for they are God’s welcome.
Blessed are those called every name possible,
for God knows your heart.
Blessed are the atheist and the believer,
the Buddhist and the Hindu, the Jew and the Muslim,
the wonderer and the wanderer,
for you are God’s children, all of you, each of you.
From Wild Goose big book of worship resources 2 (2019, Wild Goose Publications: UK), p 59:
