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July 21st – Ephesians 3:12

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Ephesians 3:12

One of the most beautiful gifts we have as believers is the privilege of calling God our Abba Father. He’s not a distant God who wants us to approach Him only when we have everything figured out or when our lives are perfectly put together. He loves us deeply and invites us to come to Him with everything we carry. Our greatest burdens, deepest fears, biggest decisions, and even the small things that may seem insignificant to everyone else.

As a loving Father, God cares about the details of our lives. He wants to hear about the things that bring us joy, the things that break our hearts, the questions we don’t know how to answer, and the fears we may be afraid to share with anyone else. Nothing is too big for Him, and nothing is too small to bring before Him.

Because of Jesus, we don’t have to approach God with fear or hesitation. Through our Savior, we have boldness and confident access to the Father. We can come freely, knowing we are welcomed, heard, and loved. And not because we are perfect, but because Jesus made a way for us.

What a precious gift it is to know that the Creator of the universe invites us into His presence. So bring Him everything. Talk to Him about everything. Run to your Abba Father with confidence, knowing that through Jesus, the way to Him has been opened, and His arms are always ready to receive His children.

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October 17th – 1 Peter 2:10

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1 Peter 2:10

When describing Israel, Peter calls them a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a people for God’s own possession. And now, through the blood of Jesus Christ, we too are part of God’s people. And having been grafted into His family, makes us eligible for the same mercy, the same identity, and the same blessings. Once we wandered through life alone, belonging to no one, and serving our own desires. But now, like the Israelites, we belong to God. We are all one people, one nation, whose citizenship is in heaven. And as children of God, we are called by His name, and have the right to call Him, Abba, Father. (John 1:12-13) Like God did for Israel, He is doing for us, preparing a permanent home by His side. Where one day we will all, as one family, dwell with Him for eternity. We will forever be His people, and He will forever be our God.

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October 9th – Proverbs 3:12

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Proverbs 3:12

No one likes discipline. And as Christians, when going through trials, the last thing we want hear is that we should rejoice. We are told to be happy because God only disciplines those who belong to Him. But in the middle of sorrows, those words can feel like salt in the wound. Because when we’re hurting, we want healing not instruction. But the truth is if God didn’t care, He would let us run headfirst after our sin with no consequences. He would turn a blind eye to the hurtful, devastating consequences sin causes us to suffer. Yet due to His deep, never ending love for His children, God steps in. Because our Father wants to live our best lives, He uses discipline to protect, correct, and instruct us. For as Hebrews 12:6 tells us, “the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and chastises every son whom He receives.” So yes we can rejoice during discipline because it proves we belong to God!

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