Become as a Little Child - Jean A. Stevens

  Towards the end of her very soft, understanding and motherly talk we find this from Elder M. Russell Ballard.  "He said to behold them. To me that means that we should embrace them with our eyes and with our hearts; we should see and appreciate them for who they really are: spirit children of our Heavenly Father, with divine attributes."
  In way of a summary, here are some of the attributes that are mentioned and in which we, as adults must improve:

• They will follow a commandment such as paying tithing, they will and do, setting the example.
• They are humble.
• They are obedient.
• They are loving, often the first to love.
• They are forgiving.
• They are observant and kind to others.
• They are willing to serve.
• They share testimony.
• They have contagious optimism.
• They choose faith and trust in the Lord.
• They are submissive, meek, humble, patient and full of faith.

  Since virtually all parents and grandparents see these children as gifts from God, they come with the purpose of helping us become more like Him. I believe each family can recount little stories about their children exhibiting the attributes listed above and it would be great to write some of these stories and share them. We all need to see and follow these examples. "It is a process by which we can become more Christlike."