Day 03 - Beloved Children of God

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.