I’ll live right there with them. I’ll be their God! They’ll be my people!
JOHN 1:12 (ABP)
God extends familial rights and priveleges to everyone who welcomes Jesus and puts their trust in him. They are hereby called "God's children."
THE ESSENCE
Because of Jesus' intervention, we have a family connection with God.
DAILY FODDER
What kinds of privileges come with our inclusion in God's family? Make a list.
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, thank you for setting up a home here among us humans and for through the advocacy of Christ Jesus welcoming us into it as your children. You are close. Forgive us for thinking and living like abandoned orphans. Help me to step into my role as one of your children. I know that this outlook will change the way I live. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
