"A LIFE INTERRUPTED!!!"

Hello Friends...I'm Back!!

Just in case you've wondered where I've been, let me simply say ... DOING LIFE!

You feeling me?  When the LORD interrupts your normal routine what else can you do but go with His flow and for me blogging wasn't on His agenda!

DIVINE  INTERRUPTIONS: 

Death!  A Summer full [four family members in 3 months passed on into eternity in 2025] and 2026 isn't looking any better. 

 Emotional Turmoil! Current culture, societal, and political chaos occupied way too much space in my brain.  Dumping all the negativity I was feeling upon you my faithful readers just didn't seem fair or to be frank godly! So I quieted my heart as well as my keyboard.

Senioritis! Not the teenage kind, where one suffers from procrastination, lack of motivation, or an interest in routine things.  The symptoms are similar but appear suddenly and manifest itself in a different way once you reach a certain season in your life! Believe me getting through it can be a life defining thing! 

BUT NOW I'M READY TO SHARE LESSONS LEARNED!!

When God Interrupts Your Life There's always a Purpose (Jeremiah 29:11)

• Reflect, Repent, Reduce, or Repurpose: God didn't wait until the new year to convict me to do  things differently!  Family deaths and sickness that worsened over the months made me reflect on personal relationships; repent of judgmental attitudes; prompting me to set boundaries and reduce  the drama I allowed myself to get drawn in. 

           STOP!  Is what you're doing now what you want to be doing five years from now?

            (That is If God grants you five more!)

•   Win the Victory over Your Mind:  Practicing spiritual tools from a women's bible study at my church, I've been able to Catch, Check, and Change many negative or ungodly thoughts affecting my emotional/mental health! Allowing me to live in the reality of my faith rather than what I see in this fallen world!

            STOP! Where do you find TRUTH? Television, podcasts, social media Influencers? 

            Renew your mind daily with scripture; be controlled with the Holy Spirit, Occupy your time 

            with encouraging and positive conversations that leave others more hopeful!

•  Embrace Your Season: King Solomon in Ecclesiastes 3:1  reminded us To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.  Changes will come in your body, your mind, your finances, and possibly your lifestyle.  Many of them on the positive side: There is wisdom, freedom, grace and confidence aplenty if you only look in God's Word!

            STOP Fighting The Aging Process. Cosmetic surgeries, wrinkle creams, dyes, and other things

            the world promises as alternatives, only work for awhile!  The life God gives you to live MUST  

            be lived with Authenticity no matter your age!

GOD HAS A RIGHT TO INTERRUPT YOUR LIFE

... PLAN NOW TO USE IT WISELY!

Proverbs 16:3

"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans."

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"Wholly" HOLY!!

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Holy Week 2025 has me thinking more deeply about its meaning and significance! Let me tell you why you should too!

Christianity is one of three religions (Islam and Judaism are the others) that believe in one God and celebrate something similar to Holy Week in the Spring.  Muslims have been observing Ramadan since March with teachings, fasting and prayers.  The Jewish Passover traditions are more familiar to us because of our religious roots and are filled with meditative reflections on the goodness of God during times of trouble.

In any case, what observants of each share is a desire to set aside time to remember with gratitude all we have gone through in the human experience.  A time to connect more seriously with our faith and our conviction to the tenets of God's Word.  Much discipline is required to live out what we say we believe but now more than ever, Christians need to be Wholly HOLY!

WHOLLY: Completely, Entirely, To the Fullest Extent

Calendars are helpful to remind us to practice a period of holiness! They can tell us when to start a 40 day or 21 day fast.  Google will give you menus to guide your diet, what to eat or not to eat.  It is also a wonderful place to find just the right devotional or prayer to fill those challenging days of denial.  But is that what HOLINESS IS ABOUT?   

I Peter 1:16-17 (ESV)

Since it is written, "You shall be holy, for I am holy. And if you call on Him as Father who judges impartially according to each one's deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile.

Let's do a deep dive in the scripture above: (a) It is written - Is the Word of God something you truly believe and desire to obey or is it just another book of rules to help you keep tabs on God's favor earned (like a scout's merit badge) as a Christian?  Click Here: Isaiah 64:6 (NIV)  

Holiness is more than ritualist observances: Sunday church attendance is important but not if you're only trying to make up for sins you committed during the week! Fasting and praying is not  just a group project or a sanctified diet. It should be a time of soul searching; repentance and godly remorse.  We pray sincerely for revelation and strength to deny the passions and ungodly pleasures of the flesh. For the fresh renewal of the Fruit of the Spirit in our lives.  Click Here: Galatians 5:22-23

(b) You shall be holy, for I am holy: Peter is not saying your standard of holiness should be based on him - what and how he conducts himself.  Jesus, the Great I AM is the Standard. Holiness is a process! It's not anything that you will perfectly attain in this life.  Every time you achieve a margin of success in one area of your life the Lord will reveal another place that needs "tweaking!" It will take a lifetime!  That's why Christian author, Jerry Bridges says in his book, The Pursuit of Holiness: "We will always be pursuing--as  opposed to attaining --holiness in this life."  Click Here: Hebrews 12:14 ( NKJV)

So, What Does It Mean To Be Wholly Holy?

Look again  at I Peter 1:17 clause: (c)  If you call on Him as Father: If is a conditional word! Is God your Father? Your relationship to the Lord is the key!  Do you know how powerful this connection is?  Many of us don't and those who do take it for granted! To be Wholly Holy is not about perfection or performance - it is relating to the Father in such a way that He sees (El Roi) the sincerity of your heart and will grant you the willingness to sustain while you are in this world. Click Here: Psalm 51:12 (KJV) To be Wholly Holy God must be actively working in your life!!

El Tsidkenu (Our Righteousness) is looking for your COMMITMENT TO HOLINESS! THE TOTALITY OF IT: Mind, Body and Spirit!  Your thought life must be Holy. The desires and motives of your heart Righteous. Your conduct Pleasing to Him: What you do with your body. What you put in it.  What you put on it. Where you take it!

(d) He judges: according to each one's deeds, [so]conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile.  Saints are in the world but not of the world, therefore, we too are in exile until our Redeemer comes to get us out of here!

El Tsidkenu (Our Righteousness) is looking for your CONVICTION TO HOLINESS! What will you sacrifice?  Your Social Media presence and popularity? Trendy clothes? Cultural status among your peers?   None of these things will keep God from loving you or send you to hell! But know this:  You are NOT "Wholly Holy!"

If Not Wholly Holy - Then Maybe a New Identity!

        Meet some fellow church members:

•    Sis. Half Stepper - Has one foot in the world and one in the church!
•    Bro. Fence-Sitter -Is present for all the accolades but too busy or too sick to serve!
•    Sis. Sell-Out -  Dresses and acts to impress, look hot, or bring attention to self!
•    Bro. Faith Breaker - Not dependable, full of excuses until something he wants to do!

Holy Week is the perfect time to STOP, DROP, AND PRAY about where you are in your Faith Walk! What you want to be known for as it concerns your relationship to Christ, and especially what kind of Witness or Light you want to shine forth in this increasingly dark world!

Yes, By all means, Fast, Pray, and Participate in all the Holy Week Celebrations....But if not done while Wholly Holy, you're nothing as Jesus said to the Pharisees but  WHITEWASHED TOMBS! 

Click Here:Matthew 23:27

Happy Resurrection Day!

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A Powerful Delusion....Coming Soon!

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     "And for this cause God shall send strong delusion, that they should believe a lie that they all might be damned who believed not the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness." (2 Thessalonians 2:11-12)

 I used to think reality shows defied all reason and sanity. What clear thinking person could possibly believe the going on's in those episodes? Then it was revealed that they were all scripted to provide maximum entertainment for the audience!

But what's happening in our world today is no reality show yet it does come with a script!  You just have to know where to find it...God's Word!   No more scratching your head about all the nonsense we're experiencing! No more incredulous gasps at the the things sinful men say!  No more pondering about what  happens next! It's all in there!

But before you run with the scripture introducing this post, let me put it in context! When it was written by the Apostle Paul, nearly two thousand years ago, The church was in chaos. Christians were under persecution and growing soft in their faith. False teaching about the Lord's return had permeated the church.  Hearts and minds were closed to truth. Click Here: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3  

These Saints believed a lie and ceased working the Lord's agenda  thinking Christ's return was any day and their work was done!  Paul wrote this second letter to clarify truth and address the reckless behavior of the church.  In our present spiritual and political climate, authentic preachers and teachers find it necessary to do the same! [Depending on your eschatological view you may or not agree with these next statements.]     

WE ARE NOT IN THE TRIBULATION PERIOD

I can't tell you how many times I've heard or it's been alluded to that we are in the Tribulation  time written about in Matthew's Gospel and Revelation.  We're not there yet! But we are living in the End Times!  The count down started at Christ's first advent through His death and resurrection and culminates at the rapture of the church. 

Click Here: I Thessalonians 4:13-18

This is Not the Tribulation Period but a period of tribulation (climate change, disasters, diseases, and violence)- a mere glimpse of Coming Attractions!  The Anti-Christ of Revelation has not been revealed but bad actors, even some who call themselves Christians are operating under the influence of the Real One!  The lies, wicked deception, power grabbing, lawlessness is only a preview of what will happen to usher in the Biblical Tribulation Period. Click Here: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

THE POWER OF DELUSION

So Christians are a part of this? How could this be?! Why would anyone who know Truth be so readily deceived? It could be ignorance of God's Word!  Head knowledge is not the same as heart knowledge! Perhaps fear. But it cannot be the lack of evidence or facts! Reality is playing out in startling clarity. True, 2 Corinthians 5:7 encourages Christians to walk by faith  but not blind faith! We don't ignore evidence or logic. God still gives us the capacity to critically think through issues and make right decisions.  

Yes, a time is coming when even God's Elect will be susceptible to deception but that is not what is happening now. Click Here: Matthew 24:24  God did not send this delusion! Something more insidious is going on and it emanates from the very core of man's sinful nature. THERE IS NO TRUE LOVE IN THE HEART!  This quote by theologian, John Piper takes us back to 2 Thessalonians 2:12. 

 At the root of our human condition is a strong pleasure in sin -

a strong preference, gladness, delight.

This pleasure principle, as described by Sigmund Freud is the "instinctive human tendency to seek pleasure and avoid pain, essentially motivating individuals to fulfill their needs and desires for immediate gratification, often without considering consequences."  I know that's a mouth full and comes from a pagan but it bears a biblical truth: Click Here:Ecclesiastes 2:10-11  King Solomon discovered the foolishness of grasping for riches, greed, and power!  He was not denied anything! But the emptiness and sadness of his heart cannot be missed when you read the rest of the book of Ecclesiastes.

GOD IS NOT AT FAULT HERE

GOD DID NOT SEND THIS DELUSION as He will at the Tribulation but He is permitting it for His purpose! Throughout the Bible and especially the Gospels we see Truth rejected!  So why are we surprised that the religious have joined the heathen to ensure power?! Click Here: Romans 1:21-23 .  Man is only doing what is ALREADY in His heart! He loves it! Enjoys it! Will be judged for it!

Yet, there are some who still seek to stand!  (I hope that's you!) Who will not let fear and selfish desires rule their heart of compassion and love.  Even if it compromises their finances and comfort for a season.  LET'S PRAY FOR THEM! Yes, we will feel the pain but Jesus says: Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.  Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. (Matthew 5:11-12)  We will be vindicated!

We must despair or be discouraged when it looks like evil is winning over good! When people you thought would advocate for your rights and promised before God to protect you fall in line with the unrighteousness. It will not bear well with them! Click Here:Psalm 37:1-4  To be sure,  to stand will take much courage during these difficult times so prepare now by soaking in the truth of these scriptures. We're in the fight now and should we be wounded or die we have already received our Purple Hearts: 

💜Isaiah 41:10  - So do not fear, for I am with you: do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

💜I Corinthians 16:13 - Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men/women, be strong.

💜I Corinthians  15:58 - My dear friend, stand firm and don't be shaken.  Always keep busy working for the Lord.

💜Daniel 11:32 -Stand firm on the truth of His Word, and take action toward the goals God has called us to

I PRAY THIS GIVES YOU COMFORT DEAR FRIENDS,

SEE YOU ON THE BATTLEFIELD!

 

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IF THE LORD WILLS...Just An After Thought ????

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Reveling in the praise and worship of my church's New Year's Eve service, I felt quite comfortable and for once fully awake as  I awaited the hours before the coming new year! 

Like many, I was anxious to put 2024 in my rear view mirror! Personal struggles and the aftermath of the hype and results of the 2024 Presidential election just took it all out of me emotionally!

I've never been one to make New Year resolutions (they always fell short of expectations) but I did plan to do some things totally different this year.  2025 was going to be my year to get serious about three things that had been pressing on my consciousness: my health, my heart attitudes, and my mortality.  Each would be critical to a strategy of resilience as I faced the rest of my life and what I perceived as my legacy. 

Then my Pastor mounted the pulpit, pulled this scripture from the book of James: "Why, you do not know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that." (James 4:14-15 NIV)  And like a heat seeking missile of conviction, God dropped those last words in my heart...IF THE LORD WILLS!!!

How many times had I spoken them myself?  Sometimes arrogantly as a warning to somebody else but ashamedly, only as a tag line to my own selfish desires!  You see, I'd already sent out the invitations; paid the money; bought the dress, but just in case, to assuage any possible disappointments I better say...IF THE LORD WILLS!!! 

We do the same thing in our prayer life!  After obligatory confessions of sin; throwing in a praise here and there, to cushion the long list of our petitions we seek God's Personal Stamp of Approval!  How do we do that?  By adding this little phrase..IN JESUS' NAME! 

 Oh, Dear Ones, what the Lord has been teaching me about Himself and about Myself these seven days!   GOD'S WILL IS THE ONLY WILL THAT MATTERS!   Perhaps this little insight will help you get that message too!  I couldn't possibly cover all there is to say in this post. But here's a hint: YOU CAN FIND GOD'S WILL IN GOD'S WORD! Let's get to it!

• THE  LORD'S PERMISSIVE WILL: What God Allows or Permits!  Because He is Sovereign this can look and feel to us like a double edged sword - blessings and curses. And in many ways puzzling. Yet as His child each experience is covered in love. He controls it all.  "Nothing comes to you that has not passed first through His Nail-Scarred hands." CLICK HERE: Romans 8:28-29

• THE  LORD'S PRECEPTIVE WILL: What God Desires!  His revealed will to mankind is first found in His Word (Precepts).   CLICK HERE:Deuteronomy 29:29  Do you want to know who you are?  What is your purpose?  How to please Him? It is all in the Word of God and we can faithfully follow it because "The will  of God will never take you where the grace of God cannot keep you."

• THE LORD'S PROVIDENTIAL WILL: What God Overrules to Accomplish His Purposes! One thing we can be assured of even in these uncertain times is that God can overrule evil. In fact, He's already done it! (We just haven't seen it manifested to our liking yet.)  In the Garden of Eden, Satan plotted to block the salvation of sinful mankind! He thought he had the power, the knowledge, and the army to do it.  BUT JESUS foiled all his plans! CLICK HERE: Genesis 3:15  Our salvation was sealed shortly after sin came into the world and this only because God willed it so.  "HE" decided to give us another chance!  So go ahead, set some goals, make a plan, write it down, work at it,  but take heed...

IN YOUR PLANNING - REMEMBER THIS!

Commit to the LORD whatever you do, 

and He will establish your plans.

(Proverbs 16:3)

     

 UNTIL NEXT TIME...IF THE LORD WILLS!!!!😊

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EXERCISING A "FAIL SAFE" FAITH!!!

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" But I have prayed for you that your faith should not fail, and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren."

 (Luke 22:32)

 Jesus has a word today for what you are feeling! It's not just for you but it is certainly designed to give the comfort you desperately need.

No doubt many of you are still dealing with unprocessed emotions (anger, sadness, and fear) from the recent political events! These emotions seek a place to thrive and rob us of joy.  But Dear Ones, you and I must exercise a 'Fail Safe' faith if we are to survive what comes next!

The background of this Luke passage illustrates an impending crisis of faith in the lives of  Jesus and His disciples.  Jesus is facing the cross and His disciples fear and uncertainty!  Jesus speaks to Peter, as He now speaks to us. in vs. 31 "Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat!"

What Does Satan's Sifting Look Like?

Satan, our Adversary wants to Shake Our Faith in God!  You've already

                      asked these questions: How could this happen? What went wrong? Whose at fault?

                      Those are the wrong questions. We should be asking: What is God saying to us?

                      Have I done enough to show Christ to the world?  Click Here: Matthew 28:18-20

 Satan, our Adversary wants to Break Us Down Emotionally! Denying our feelings

                       is not only unhealthy but it is unbiblical! The bible is a very emotional book! Jesus wept

                      at the grave of Lazarus; He felt compassion for the sick and hungry; He got angry and

                      released it even turning over tables.  But HE never sinned in thought or motive!        

                      Click Here: Hebrews 4:15   Satan, a deceiver and liar uses our emotions (lust of eye, flesh

                      and pride) to give us a temporary sense of gratification and justice. The end result being

                      spiritual and often physical death.  Click Here: James 1:14-15

                       

 Satan our Adversary wants to Crush Our Spirit and Render us Helpless! 

                       Perhaps you are thinking, what's done is done and there's nothing more we can do!          

                       That's just where the Enemy wants you! A Fail Safe faith says something different.  It 

                       tells us that we walk not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7); that there is nothing impossible

                       with God (Luke 1:37); and even this disappointment can be a catalyst for good things 

                       to come (Romans 8:28-29)  Our task is to take every thought he tosses our way 

                       captive and turn it back on him! Click Here: 2 Corinthians 10:5

                       

Going back to the Luke passage, Peter with every confidence declares to our Lord that he's ready for anything that's coming, even death... his faith is just that strong!  Wasn't that our attitude a few days or weeks before the election?  We declared it made no difference to us who got in! Our candidate of choice looked like a sure thing!  And like the disciples thousands of years earlier, our Savior saw what we didn't...Christ followers with great intentions who failed when the time came. Ones who became angry with the outcome, forgot all those sermons on faith, and even slipped behind closed doors depressed and fearful of what is to come!

What "Fail Safe" Faith Looks Like! 

All is not lost! CHRIST HAS PRAYED FOR US...so our FAITH HOLDS STRONG! Because we are:

            

ENLIGHTEN BY GOD'S MIND AND NOT OUR OWN! I must confess I am 

                     still struggling a bit as EVIL takes a victory lap around the world! But Fail Safe

                   Faith teaches me that one day I will understand! All evil will be judged. (Ecc. 12:14)

                   CLICK HERE: I Corinthians 13:12

ENCOURAGED BY GOD'S WORD! Whatever we are to learn from these events no

                   matter how painful, it is only temporary. God still loves His people. He also         

                    admonishes us as in the Luke passage that once we have gained strength from His  

                   word we remember to strengthen others who may be struggling!

                   CLICK HERE: Psalm 30:5

EMBOLDENED TO LIVE IN HIS PRESENCE DAILY. This scripture appeared

                   to me twice in two different devotionals this morning.  This is a rare occurrence but I 

                   am cautioned to stop and read carefully for God is speaking something powerful in

                   my spirit. CLICK HERE: Psalm 27:4-7  To dwell in God's house and to seek Him in  

                   His temple (verse 4) does not mean"a church  building"but a desire to be in God's 

                   presence wherever we are! This is critical as we ALL navigate the days to come! 

                 

HOW'S YOUR FAITH? FAIL SAFE OR FLOUNDERING?

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LABEL ME BLESSED!!!

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 During my life I've been called many things. So have you.  But do they really express Who You Really Are? 

When you think about it, ever since we were born we've been creating a paper trail of labels placing us in a box or category to suit someone's idea of who we are or should be!  We've even done it to ourselves as we seek to carve out of this deeply flawed world some unique identity!

  I pray there will come for you as it has for me a time when all these other labels no longer matter! When it's not necessary to create a label, check a box, wear a graphic tee shirt or carry a placard validating your existence!  When you are totally secure in the Only Identity That Matters - Your identity in Christ!  

Our Lord and Savior Jesus challenged His followers even as He challenges us today with this question in Matthew 16:  Who Do You Say I Am?  Click Here:  We need to do it EVERYDAY! 

Here are some reasons:

1. CULTURE - The world is relentless in confusing and distracting us from our central purpose for existence -- to bring the Light of Truth to this dark world  of sin and chaos.  Click Here:

2. HYPOCRITS - Be careful of what you justify in the Name of the Lord! To be labeled intolerant  is better than the guilt of putting a body and soul in eternal jeopardy.  Click Here:

3. CHRIST HATERS - Because Christians in America do not suffer as those in other countries we've become lulled into a false sense of comfort and safety.  What we have NOW will not always be. The Enemy comes as an angel of light but do not be fooled!   Click Here:

4. SCRIPTURE VIOLATORS - A smooth tongue and charismatic personality lured Adam and Eve into sin.  Works of the flesh that still hold many seasoned Christians under the spell of proclaimed wisdom.  We must not be duped! Click Here:

The path of a Christian is one that will be consistently Misunderstood and Undermined by those who want to remain in the darkness of their sin!  Every day we must reorient ourselves to the Truth  of Who We Are In Christ : Our Purpose, Our Core Values, Our Character, Our Priorities!  

The identity the world gives can be stolen, duplicated, and even sold to bad actors anywhere in the world.  Advanced technology can place your facial image and credentials in places that you'll never visit.  This is not so with your Identity in Christ. There are no duplicates of YOU in the Body of Christ! Your credentials are divinely secure: Confirmed in Scripture, Validated in Eternity, and Verified in Every Experience you've ever had from physical birth to your New Birth in Christ!  That's why we must fight to reclaim what others are trying to steal, but in the process...

    We Will Be Labeled Many Things:

CLOSE MINDED - UNLOVING- INTOLERANT

 ARCHAIC - FEAR MONGERS - CULTIST 

BIBLE THUMPERS - JESUS FREAKS

But if you concur we can tell them all, 

If you must label me... Label Me Blessed!!!

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Who's Your Daddy, Now!?

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  I can't tell you how much I hated the slang phrase: "Who's your Daddy!" Maybe because the source was usually some big mouth braggart trash talking after beating an opponent! 

 Maybe because of the Daddy issues in my own life or the way it conjured up memories of abusive situations against women that I have known! 

In any case you can imagine how I felt the first time I heard a Sister in Christ  refer to Jesus in a heartfelt and sincere prayer as her Daddy! It knocked me off my chair! 

How dare she speak of my Holy and Magnificent Lord in such a common way reducing Him to the level of vulgarity heard on many sin infested streets of society...UNTIL... I did my own research! Here's what I found!

True enough, Who's Your Daddy,  does have a sordid historical context as far back as 1681 according the the Historical Dictionary of American Slang.  Sex workers used it in conversations among themselves to identify which Pimp or Madame they belong to! It morphed over time into modern usage defining unbiblical relationships, such as same-sex couples to identify the dominant partner.  Today the phrase is used ignorantly, innocently or affectionately but can still carry a nefarious meaning.  

But getting back to that Sister in Christ!  She Got It Right!  According to Scripture God is our Daddy!  And now I've got proof!

GOD IS OUR 'ABBA' FATHER!

Abba, is an Aramaic word with Semitic roots that means Father,  Dad, or even Papa.
God became our Father, through our Spiritual Adoption into the Body of Christ. As in our family of origin, a child is related through the parents even if adopted, legally possessing the standing and rights of all other siblings in the family unit.  We are joint heirs with Christ sharing in the love that God has for His only begotten Son, Jesus.  God has no Bonus or Step children!  CLICK HERE: Romans 8:15-17

GOD IS MORE THAN JUST A DADDY!

 

When Jesus prepared Himself for the agony of the cross His thoughts were not only for what He was going to do for us (pay the ultimate sacrifice for our sins) but the separation He would endure from His Abba Father! Jesus's cry of despair was more than a child crying for Daddy in the dark when they are afraid! More than pleading for help when we find ourselves in trouble! It denotes both intimacy and obedience.  This elevates the term to a much higher meaning than commonly used even among Christians for the piece that is often missing when we say it is our commitment to total surrender to God's authority in our life.   CLICK HERE: Mark 14:34-36   

 

THE SPIRIT OF 'ABBA' IS IN OUR HEARTS!

Those who are saved have a second chance for the Perfect Father we always wanted!  Perhaps you've always yearned to be a "Daddy's Girl" but was denied the chance. You might not even know who your biological father is! It is a fact that Father-Daughter relationships are crucial to the emotional and spiritual development of a woman! It affects how we see ourselves and how much or little we allow others to shape us into an image of their own desires!

Given the importance, the Apostle Paul gives Christians three crucial reminders:

1. Our full identity and personhood is fulfilled in God through Christ. No need to look further! 

2.  God sees us as His child and we have access to every resource Christ has. Claim it!!

3.  Because we are legally and spiritually his children God  gives us the experiences of His Son, joy, pain, worth, eternality in spirit!  CLICK HERE: Galatians 4:5-6

I pray that you have come to understand the wonderful relationship described above. That you can finally say,  I am a Daddy's Girl!!!  That like me,  my desire is to always please my Father, and although disappointment cannot be avoided know that His love won't waiver one bit when I do! 

Who's "Your" Daddy?!

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