“The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God.” Romans 8:16
Merciful Father,
Thank you for your Holy Spirit reminders
that we are your children
if we have professed our trust in Christ Jesus as Savior.
Sometimes it’s easy to believe
you won’t want us anymore,
or that you will disown us
especially when we seem to be losing the battle against sin.
When we’ve powed someone again in traffic
after praying that we would be more patient,
when we’ve called someone a name
after praying we’d be more kind,
when we’ve yelled at our kids after praying
we’d be more even-tempered,
we are sad.
Some days, it feels like we’re never going to look like your Son.
Especially in these times,
we need to run to the assurance of your Word
reminding us that we are your children,
and we will always be your children.
There’s no disowning in the kingdom of God.
We need to run to the assurance of your Word
to hear your invitation to return
and receive forgiveness,
because “there is therefore now no condemnation
for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1).
Thank you, Lord, for this incredibly good news.
In the name of our inviting Savior we pray. Amen.
Read Romans 7:21-8:1, Romans 8:12-18.
