My 3-year-old grandson Parker was in the car seat in the back of my SUV as we were riding along with the windows open. He said, “The wind helps the sun to not be hot.” Little ones have a way of stating things that bring a new perspective to life. Their viewpoint helps us to see details about life for which we long ago lost our appreciation & wonder. Children fascinate me not only because they often teach me something new but more so for the way they help me see old things with fresh appreciation.
God is the master of changing our outlook. As the old hymn says, “Just a little talk with Jesus makes it right.” However, just as with children, we can’t benefit from His wisdom if we don’t take the time to talk with Him. Jeremiah was soldiering on through a particularly rough season in his ministry. He needed to pour out his fear, anxiety & apprehension to the Lord & get God’s wider, longer perspective. It helped. If you are feeling overwhelmed, discouraged or weary do what the prophet did & talk it over with God.