Miss Jessi, Let's Go On An Adventure

They were the words of a sweet six-year as he held a sword (a stick he found in the grass) and pointed it toward the clear blue sky.

How could I refuse? An adventure? I couldn't remember the last time I had let my imagination run wild. It had been too long, in fact. And the part of me that loved to dream and imagine took over as I smiled and took his hand.

I was in charge of rations (2 water bottles and the car keys) while Asher led us with his swift sword through a scary forest. A.J. was in charge of spotting the 'dangerous lions' who were trying to 'hurt us'.  And so the three of us took off on this made up adventure on the playground as the sun began to set in the distance.

It had been years since I had actually gripped the cool metal of the monkey bars. And though I was certain there was no way I would fit down that twisting slide, I somehow managed to slide down with grace and class. I climbed a miniature rock wall and crossed the 'DANGEROUS rope bridge' that was on the verge of breaking. The drop below was a 'bazillion' miles. So, I was instructed to cross with caution.

I laughed. I played. And I imagined for an hour. And it felt good.

As we were heading back to the car after our long adventure (and we had defeated the evil "Boss Monkey"), Asher tapped my arm and said, "Miss Jessi, I found this tiny cross in the grass. Jesus left it there for me to give to you."

I teared up as he placed a small stick that resembled the cross they learn about every Sunday in our Sunday School class in my hand.

Here's the thing: God uses children to teach us the most beautiful truths. There was no hesitation or doubt. Jesus left it there. He placed it in Asher's path to share with me. And I was reminded that I doubt God too often. There are no coincidences in this life; only God's will.

--Jessica