Today a tiny toddler joyfully climbed out
from the confines of his buggy
in the grounds of Belfast City Hall.
This was his opportunity to explore!
He set off.

Wherever he went
his parents followed
at a slight distance,
keeping a watchful eye,
ready to give help if needed.

The green grass looked inviting
in the sunlight.
But there was a problem –
there was a step up to the grass
and this tiny toddler
wasn’t quite steady enough
to negotiate it on his own.

He stopped before the step,
looked down at it
and paused.
Then he raised his left hand in the air
and turned to his Mammy,
convinced that she was the solution
to his problem.

He was right!
His Mammy smiled,
took his hand
and helped him up the step.
In the same way
she helped him up another step
and another one …

In the faces of the parents
I saw pride, patience, pleasure,
delight and love.
In the tiny toddler
I saw curiosity, security, trust
and total confidence.

I was reminded that in my spiritual life
I need to become
like that tiny toddler,
trusting,
in the presence of My God,
My Daddy. © Claire Murray