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As children of God,
Samuel E. Surazal
As children of God, we are committed to childlikeness. Growing up and being an adult does not mean having to leave openheartedness behind. Whoever loses their inner child…
Children place their lives
Samuel E. Surazal
Children place their lives in every loving or loveless word of ours. Thus our speech gives their existence the form of security or of fear. * * *
The light and shadow of our hearts
Samuel E. Surazal
The light and shadow of our hearts are revealed in the eyes with which we look at children. Our eyes place our bright and dark thoughts in children's…
Children’s eyes cast light
Samuel E. Surazal
Children's eyes cast light into our souls and thus kindle the glow of love in our hearts. If we no longer look our children in the eyes, the…
The greatness of children’s hearts
Samuel E. Surazal
The greatness of children's hearts surpasses that of our hearts many times over. If we do not become like children, we will not see the kingdom of heaven.…
True security
Samuel E. Surazal
True security and bliss are one and the same. A child's unreserved trust in the world around them makes a person a messenger of heaven. * * *
Childlikeness is carefreeness
Samuel E. Surazal
Childlikeness is carefreeness and freedom. Those who know they are secure trust life. True security is experienced only by one who loves like a child. * * *
In constant longing
Samuel E. Surazal
In constant longing for love and security from birth until death a person journeys across this earth. In childhood, this longing is still pure and true. * *…
In their fantasies
Samuel E. Surazal
In their fantasies a child is the creator of a real spiritual world. In their innocence they rule there divinely. * * *
When a child reflects,
Samuel E. Surazal
When a child reflects, they think with the purity of their heart. Then all is peaceful within them, and no dirty thought clouds the images of their unspoiled…
In their dreams and wishes
Samuel E. Surazal
In their dreams and wishes a child blends reality and imagination and thus sets the keynote for the composition of their life. * * *
Every person is an artist.
Samuel E. Surazal
Every person is an artist. Yet the truest and most vivid works of art are given to us by children. They reveal the compositions of their hearts with…