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Our youngest son loves being an uncle, and the feeling is very mutual for his little

nephew.

They love playing and wrestling and crawling together over everything in sight.

One favorite game is climbing to the top of the couch and him leaping into the air landing

in his uncle's arms, jumping without any hesitation, flying through the air with complete

confidence that he will be caught, safe, placing all of his trust, love, and hope in the

arms of his uncle, owed to have the faith of a child.

Are you ever envious of those with great faith, those able to leave old, controlling habits

to then humble themselves and place their trust in another?

Well, this meditation from Matthew chapter 18 is a contemplation on faith, humble faith,

placing your trust, your love, your hope, and faith not in the things of the world, but

in the arms of God.

So to begin your meditation, find a place to be humble, a retreat to become mindful and

posture yourself now with your hands open to receive.

Allow your eyes to move from open to a soft gaze to now closed.

Become aware of your breathing and begin to move deeper into the faithful presence of

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Continue in this time of thoughtful reflection by listening and then responding to this

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