What if the secret to thriving in the Kingdom isn’t more effort—but becoming like a child again?
In Childlike Trust: Resting in the Refiner, Tetyana T. Smith uncovers the beautiful paradox Jesus taught: true spiritual maturity looks like childlike dependence. Far from childishness or passivity, this is active obedience—resting fully in the Refiner’s hands while faithfully taking the next step He reveals.
Drawing from fifty unique passages of Scripture, each chapter explores a different facet of childlike faith: humble entry into the Kingdom, bold prayer, quick forgiveness, generous giving, resilient hope in hardship, contentment in every season, and the freedom of daily surrender. With warmth, honesty, and practical wisdom, the author addresses real-life struggles—trauma, burnout, waiting, success, failure, and more—showing how the Refiner’s fire purifies us so we can live as beloved children rather than anxious servants.
Whether you are exhausted from striving, wounded by past failure, or simply longing for deeper intimacy with God, this book offers a clear path from performance to abiding rest. Written for every weary traveler who has reached the end of their own strength, Childlike Trust is an invitation to discover the joy, freedom, and peace that belong to “such as these.”
Perfect for individual devotion, small groups, or anyone longing to return to first love.
