I remember the first time I was walking with one of my adopted children and introduced him to someone as “my son”.  I was so excited to claim him as mine and let others know also.  The same is true with our relationship with God. He delights in calling us His children.  Sometimes, however; we forget that we are children of God.

Romans 8:15-16 reminds us that we have not received a spirit of fear; instead one of adoption by which we cry out to God intimately as our loving Dad.  Furthermore, It goes on to indicate that the Holy Spirit testifies with our spirit that we are children of God.  Said another way, one of the roles of the Holy Spirit is to remind us that we are God’s children. What better way to remind us than for the Holy Spirit to dwell in us.

What an amazing God we have!

Personal Reflection:

Take some time to reflect on the fact that you were chosen and adopted by God(warts and all as they say).  What does being adopted by God communicate about Him?  What are the benefits of being adopted by God?  What is the role of a child of God (refence 2 cor 5:17-21 and Matthew 28:18-20)

Prayer Focus:

The human process of adoption isn’t all roses and often times is filled with difficulty while healing and maturation is taking place.  The heavenly process of adoption can be the same way.

Abba Father, we love you and thank you for rescuing us from ourselves and the bondage of sin and death.  We are grateful that despite our sin, you gave your son for us that in believing in Him, we may be called your children.  Help our minds to delight completely in you.  Let our hearts be joyful in the love you have shown to us.  Thank you for your Spirit who reminds us in the darkest of times that we are yours!  Give us a heart to those who, like you have chosen to receive children as their own in the process of adoption.  Give them your strength, perseverance and love to freely give to their children. In Christ’s precious name, amen…

@brianfriedl

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