The Confidence of the Children of God (3:18–24) Probably no human relationship is so characterized by boldness and confidence as that of young children before their parents. With complete trust a child comes to a parent and asks for help, for attention, for companionship. When my daughter comes to me with a request, my answer is sometimes “yes,” sometimes “not now” or “later,” and sometimes even “no.” She knows that at times I may refuse a request, but she also knows that she can come again and