Throughout my 18 years of life, I have been introduced to a variety of individuals ranging from music professionals and producers, to people on the brink of suicide; sometimes two of the same. The people of our world inevitably face a life of hurt and despair, and the only solution is to hold on to faith in humanity, that is, if you can find it..

I found it.

It's name is Child, and it's the most innocent, sincere, and true form of worldly love on this earth.

When you think of a child, what comes to mind? Boogers? Ignorance? What about innocence? Love? ------- A child can mean different things to different people, but when I look into the eyes of a kid no bigger than a tire on a vehicle, I see God. I see something that's unlearned but natural. Something that warms my own heart. When I was about 17 years old, going through one of the biggest storms of my life, I met a child. She was 7 years old and the cutest little girl on the planet. I only had the chance to talk to her 4 times, but 4 was all it took to change my outlook on life.

I'm an expert on hiding my scars and tears; very few people ever see me vulnerable. This little girl on the other hand, was an expert on finding holes in someones wall. I thought my prestigious design was one not to be tampered with. That is, until, her. She hit me deep with one statement on the second day within three minutes into our conversation...

"Why are you sad?"

I told her I wasn't and she quickly, without hesitation, told me,

"Jesus cries when we lie."

I looked at her, started to tear up, and then I heard this...

"Don't cry Austin. We love you."

I didn't know how to respond. Who was 'we'? And then I remembered her previous statement and realized that she was talking about Him—God.

This story ends with her telling me to close my eyes and pray. She then started to pray aloud for me.

A seven-year-old came into my life and changed it forever. I promise you, she's not the only child out there with a heart bigger than mine, or a mind filled with more wisdom than humanity itself. When you can't find peace, hope, or love...

Talk to a child.

Never let the idea of a happy ending escape your threshold.

To the Little Girl who saved my Life:
Philippians 1:3 ----- "I thank my God in all my remembrance of You"