Five years ago, I heard a song that changed me. It wasn’t just another melody—it was a voice straight to my heart. Ray Boltz’s “Always Be a Child” hit me deep, and to this day, every time I hear it, something inside me melts.
You see, life makes you feel like you have to grow up, toughen up, figure it out. But then Jesus whispers, “You’ll always be a child in My eyes.” And suddenly, the weight lifts.
I had a conversation with Him about it. Maybe it’s a conversation you’ve needed too:
A Conversation With Jesus: I’ll Always Be Your Child
Me: Jesus… can I talk to You for a moment?
Jesus: Always, My child. What’s on your heart?
Me: It’s funny, Lord. I’ve grown, changed, struggled… But every time I hear that song, it’s like I’m back where I started—just a child in Your arms.
I close my eyes, and suddenly, I’m not this “grown-up” trying to figure life out. I’m just… Yours.
Jesus: Because that’s exactly who you are.
Me: But Lord, I don’t always feel like Your child. Sometimes, I feel like I should have figured things out by now. That I should be stronger, braver, more put together. But then I hear the words—“When you need some love, My arms are open wide…”
And I realize how much I need that love.
Jesus: Victor,
I have loved you with an everlasting love
(Jeremiah 31:3)
You don’t outgrow My love. You don’t graduate from being My child. Even when you think you’ve wandered too far, even when your faith feels weak—My arms are still open.
Me: But what about the times I push You away? The moments I get so caught up in life that I forget You?
Jesus: Even then.
📖 “If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.”
— 2 Timothy 2:13
Me: So… even as I’m growing older, You’ll always see me as Your child?
Jesus: Always. You may change, but My love doesn’t. You’ll always be safe in My hands. And no matter how far you go, I’ll always be here, whispering, Come home.
Me: I’ll always be a child in Your eyes…
Jesus: And I’ll always be Your Father.
🎵 “Always Be a Child” – Ray Boltz
… I was there when you drew the breath of life
And I could hear your voice
The first time that you cried
And though you couldn’t see me
I was very near
And there’s something now
That I want you to hear…
You will always be a child in my eyes
And when you need some love
My arms are open wide
And even when you’re growing old
I hope you realize
You will always be a child in my eyes…
And I was there the first time that you prayed
And I heard all the promises you made
And when you fell before me
Crying father I have sinned
I picked you up
And held you close again…
And you will always be a child in my eyes
And when you need some love
My arms are open wide
And even when you’re growing old
I hope you realize
You will always be a child in my eyes…
You will always be a child in my eyes
And when you need some love
My arms are open wide
And even when you’re growing old
I hope you realize
You will always be a child in my eyes…
You will always be a child in my eyes