Become as a Little Child

He wandered across the golden field, chasing flickers of pleasure—the swirl of a butterfly, the sparkle of a distant stream—only to watch them slip away, leaving behind a hollow ache. Doubts whispered as the sun dipped low: Am I chasing shadows? Desire tugged him toward every distraction, yet none quenched his thirst for purpose. Exhausted, he sank to the earth, the breeze cold against his skin, and in the quiet he heard a steady voice: “Bind your wandering heart to me.” Gently, Christ hugged the boy as the horizon softened into dusk. “In return for your restless seeking, I offer purpose and meaning.” The boy at first unsure, returned the embrace, feeling his scattered longings settle into a calm resolve. Side by side they pressed forward, bound together by love, ready to walk the field’s endless expanse providing light to all who wander there. Reproduced from the artist’s digital file created with Midjourney and Photoshop. Created 2025.