How does acknowledging God as Father impact our daily relationship with Him? Scripture Focus Psalm 89:26: “He will call out to Me, ‘You are my Father, my God, the Rock of my salvation.’” What it means to say “Father” - We affirm God’s literal, covenant promise: He is not distant; He is family. - “Father” frames every aspect of life—identity, security, guidance, and intimacy. A Father who gives identity - 1 John 3:1 — “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God.” - Romans 8:16 — His Spirit “testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.” • Daily impact: we do not earn status; we live from it. • Choices, words, and ambitions flow from who we already are. A Father who secures us - Psalm 89:26 calls Him “the Rock of my salvation.” Rocks don’t shift. - Isaiah 64:8 — “You, LORD, are our Father; we are the clay.” • Anxiety fades when we remember the One shaping us. • Confidence grows; tomorrow rests on His unchanging character. A Father who guides and corrects - Hebrews 12:7-11 — loving discipline proves sonship. - Proverbs 3:11-12 — a father reproves the son he delights in. • Course-corrections are evidence of affection, not rejection. • We can welcome conviction, knowing it leads to growth. A Father who invites intimacy - Matthew 6:9 — Jesus teaches, “Our Father in heaven.” - Romans 8:15 — we cry, “Abba, Father!” • Prayer becomes conversation, not ritual. • We approach boldly, yet with child-like trust. Living it out today • Start each morning acknowledging: “You are my Father.” • Replace self-condemning thoughts with His fatherly truth (Romans 8:1). • Lean on His security when fears rise; rehearse Psalm 89:26 aloud. • Welcome discipline—ask what Father is teaching through it. • Cultivate closeness: set aside unrushed moments to speak and listen. Knowing God as Father transforms every step—identity settled, security anchored, guidance trusted, intimacy enjoyed. |
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