Key Scripture:
“Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—” – John 1:12 (NIV)
“The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship.[a] And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” – Romans 8:15 (NIV)
Reflection:
You were not only pardoned; you were adopted. God did not simply cancel your debt and send you away as a freed prisoner. He welcomed you into His home as a beloved child, giving you the right to call Him Father.
This changes the way you approach Him in prayer and in everyday life. You no longer come as a stranger trying to get His attention or approval. You come as someone already welcomed, already loved, and already received in Christ, even when you feel unsure or weak.
When feelings of rejection or abandonment rise, adoption truth stands as your defence. Heaven recognizes you as part of God’s household. As you learn to see God as Father and yourself as His child, trust begins to replace fear, and belonging replaces insecurity.
Prayer:
Father, thank You for adopting me into Your family through Jesus. Help me to live as Your child, not as a spiritual orphan. Heal places in my heart that struggle to trust You as a good Father. Amen.
Today’s Action Step:
Say out loud, slowly: “God is my Father, and I am His child.” Repeat it several times throughout the day, especially when you feel uncertain or alone.
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