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Today's Scripture

"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. And by Him we cry, 'Abba, Father.'" - Romans 8:15 (NIV)

"Because you are His sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, 'Abba, Father.'" - Galatians 4:6 (NIV)

"And hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us." - Romans 5:5 (NIV)

Reflect on the Word

Jesus addresses God as "abba", a Hebrew word for "father." This term does not mean a formal, distant relationship but rather a close, intimate relationship with a profound level of affection and trust.

This same intimate relationship is offered to us through the Holy Spirit, as explained in Romans 8:15. The Spirit in us makes us sons and daughters of God, granting us the privilege to call Him "Abba." This adoption causes a total transformation of identity, allowing us to experience security as God's beloved children.

 

 

Prayer + Contemplation

  1. Take time to address God as "Abba, Father" intimately. How does doing this transform your view of God's love and of your identity as His child?
  2. Ask God to help you live confidently under His love and protection. Pray for a deeper experience of the Holy Spirit as you embrace your new identity as God's beloved child.
  3. Pray for those in your life who are distant from God to experience His love and the security of being His children, finding peace and joy in His embrace.