The Gift of Right-Standing

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Acceptance, Belief, Blessings, Choice, Comfort, Encouragement, God's Gifts, Listening to God, Peace, Thankfulness, Thoughts, Victorious Living

2 Corinthians 5:21 “For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin so that we could be made right with God through Christ.” (NLT)

Child – Ask for a full understanding of this great gift. It has been given to you and to all mankind, but only those who fully accept it find spiritual freedom.

I love you and have provided the way – the only way – for you to be able to stand before Me cleansed of your sin. You were born into a rebellious world. This world rejected Me and was in need of restoration to be able to have right-standing before Me.

I created you for myself and I made the way for you to stand clean before Me when I sent Jesus as your Savior. The only way to have right-standing with Me is to realize your need for this gift and accept my provision of it. You cannot earn right-standing with Me through anything you do.

I am the source of your redemption and I supplied the way to complete right-standing. Rejoice in this gift and respond with gratitude. No, you are not worthy of this gift, but I chose you and provided it for you.

In this season of giving, receive what you have been given. Then you can walk in peace each day knowing you are loved and fully accepted because you are mine.

Blessings, dear one.  Abba

Philippians 4:4

 

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A Prized Possession

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Blessings, Encouragement, God's Love, Grace, Joy, Love, Loving God, Peace, Provision, Salvation, Thankfulness, Trusting God

James 1:18 “He chose to give birth to us by giving us his true word. And we out of all creation became his prized possession.” (NLT)

Child – Did that last phrase really register with your spirit? You are my prized possession. You were created by Me for Me. You bring Me pleasure just by your existence. And you bring Me great pleasure when you recognize my hand in all the blessings you have been given.

All good comes from Me. I choose to bless you with big and small gifts each day. As you notice them and react with thanksgiving, I am blessed too. Yes, child, you can bless Me! The more you notice the good things you have been given, the more it pleases Me.

I am love and I desire to give you Myself. My love brings the good. Stay aware of all you have been given. Develop your heart of gratitude. That will lead to peace, joy and contentment despite what else is going on in the world around you.

We have a personal relationship through your adoption. I made that possible through my Son Jesus’ sacrificial death. When you accepted what he did for you, you became part of my true family. It is the best gift you’ve ever been given! Remember as you react with gratitude and enjoy your status as a child of the King, my pleasure greatly increases.

Love you,  Abba

1 John 4:8; psalm 100; 1 Thessalonians 5:18

A Caring God

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Belief, Encouragement, Focus, God's Faithfulness, God's Guidance, God's Power, Listening to God, Obedience, Peace, Praise, Thankfulness, Thoughts, Trusting God, Victorious Living

1 Peter 5:7 “Give all your worries and cares to God, because He cares about you.” (NLT)

Thank you, Father, for caring for me.

Child – I see the beginning and the end, the “big picture” as you put it. Give Me everything – all situations, people, circumstances, plans, and most of all yourself. I will not intervene in your life unless you allow it. If things are not going well, check to see if you are trying to control them. Give all to Me. I am the only one who sees the best way to go and have the power to carry it out.

Trust, child. It all goes back to childlike trust. Do you believe that I love you completely and want the best for you? If you do (or when you do), you will walk in perfect peace. Learn to be a truster, a believer, an acceptor of my Word. Then obey that Word by giving Me all you face.

Nothing is too large or too small for Me to handle. Give all your cares and concerns to Me. When you do, I will give you perspective and peace. I will handle it as you praise and thank Me for doing so, even before you see my working.

Come home to my rest, child. I love you.

Abba

Psalm 55:22; Proverbs 3:5-6; Philippians 4:6-7