Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation - but it is not to the sinful nature, to live according to it. For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live, because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba, Father." The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs - heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. Romans 8:12-17 (NIV)
Dear Abba Father,
Many years ago, Jesus brought me here to Your home. In spite of my rebellion and many faults You welcomed me and loved me. Jesus stood up for me and took the blame for all my wrong actions and bad behavior, and You Father punished Him in my place. You were glad I was here, in spite of the punishment I deserved and Jesus took for me. Jesus has continued to show me how to live in Your home and how to leave my old patterns and habits behind. And Jesus is still now letting me know I have been adopted into Your home, but yet there are some ways I have not completely adopted the home You have given me. Father where I lived previously, there was no discipline and no one cared what I did. Most of the time I wasn't even wanted there and I think that is why sometimes I think You don't really want me here. However Father, You do care and there are areas of undisciplined living that need to go. Forgive me Father, I sometimes have fear, because I still have some of those things in my life. Sometimes it's actions, sometimes it's just thinking I'm not good enough and I don't belong here, but You always come to my side and pull me in and tell me how much You love me. You always remind me that You chose me to live with You, and You have a better life for me than I could ever think. You remind me I am Your child, I belong to You. Although sometimes leaving behind where I came from takes me out of my comfort zone and it feels like suffering, it's really not suffering at all compared to what Jesus did for me. It's so that I may also share in the glory of what you have for me, the glory of living in Your kingdom. When these times come, I struggle with the words, and then, I hear the voice crying out, Abba, Father. And I know, My Jesus is again taking me in His arms to You, my Abba, Father.
Love,
Your Child
Dear Abba Father,
Many years ago, Jesus brought me here to Your home. In spite of my rebellion and many faults You welcomed me and loved me. Jesus stood up for me and took the blame for all my wrong actions and bad behavior, and You Father punished Him in my place. You were glad I was here, in spite of the punishment I deserved and Jesus took for me. Jesus has continued to show me how to live in Your home and how to leave my old patterns and habits behind. And Jesus is still now letting me know I have been adopted into Your home, but yet there are some ways I have not completely adopted the home You have given me. Father where I lived previously, there was no discipline and no one cared what I did. Most of the time I wasn't even wanted there and I think that is why sometimes I think You don't really want me here. However Father, You do care and there are areas of undisciplined living that need to go. Forgive me Father, I sometimes have fear, because I still have some of those things in my life. Sometimes it's actions, sometimes it's just thinking I'm not good enough and I don't belong here, but You always come to my side and pull me in and tell me how much You love me. You always remind me that You chose me to live with You, and You have a better life for me than I could ever think. You remind me I am Your child, I belong to You. Although sometimes leaving behind where I came from takes me out of my comfort zone and it feels like suffering, it's really not suffering at all compared to what Jesus did for me. It's so that I may also share in the glory of what you have for me, the glory of living in Your kingdom. When these times come, I struggle with the words, and then, I hear the voice crying out, Abba, Father. And I know, My Jesus is again taking me in His arms to You, my Abba, Father.
Love,
Your Child
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