06/11/2026
**FROM THE PLAYGROUND TO THE BATTLEGROUND**
Relentless Church
The Christian walk begins in the playground, where we learn to trust our Father with childlike faith. But as we grow, God calls us to the battleground—where faith is tested, character is refined, and spiritual battles are fought.
Yet no matter how far the journey takes us, we must never lose our childlike heart.
Jesus said:
> "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven."
> — Matthew 18:3
A childlike heart remains:
✨ **Teachable** — eager to learn and receive instruction.
*"Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness."* — Psalm 86:11
✨ **Humble** — recognizing our dependence on God.
*"God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble."* — James 4:6
✨ **Correctable** — willing to receive loving correction.
*"Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid."* — Proverbs 12:1
✨ **Obedient** — quick to follow the Father's voice.
*"If you love Me, keep My commands."* — John 14:15
The battleground is not won through pride, self-sufficiency, or a hardened heart. Victory belongs to those who remain like children before their Heavenly Father—trusting, listening, learning, and obeying.
From the playground to the battleground, never lose your wonder, your humility, or your willingness to be corrected.
**Stay teachable. Stay humble. Stay correctable. Stay childlike.**