Ephesians 3:14, Romans 8:15, Galatians 4:4-7



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Which title best defines how you first think of Him? Circle the one you use most often:

A. God
B. King
C. Lord
D. Father
E. Papa

The Apostle Paul really wants to communicate to the first Christians of the Church Age this
very important truth, that we are to see ourselves not as slaves, but as sons and daughters. Read Galatians 4:4-7:

'But when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, to redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons and because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.'

From all of the above information then, how do you think heaven really wants us to approach the Creator and Maker of all mankind?

About 3 years ago the other Dad miraculously came back into my life after 27 years of nothing. His name is John Walker of "The Walker Brothers" - Who are they you ask? (depending on your age) - a reasonably successful group back in the late 60's to early 70's. Perhaps you would recognise the song titles "Make it Easy on Yourself" and "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore" anyway - it was an amazing connection and we instantly became friends and that has now developed into family. Another CHOICE I choose to make.

Now, It seems like this was easy huh? Wrong! I hade a choice to make; forgive and forget or; be bitter and angry. I choose the first and it was hard and to be honest some days it still is. In both of these relationships: my Preacher Dad and my Rocker Dad I have had to make choices to allow the past not to affect the future, I have had to say to these men "I adopt you" into my life and I want us to grow together. I have an excellent relationship with them both and I know that has a huge impact on how I see God as my Father and Friend.

In closing I ask you a question I asked earlier:

How do you think heaven really wants us to approach the Creator and Maker of all mankind - is He your Father AND your Friend?

Be Blessed! CR

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