ADOPTION

“For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.”

Romans 8:15 KJV

Fanny Crosby wrote a beautiful hymn about our Heavenly Father adopting us “Adopted”.  The words in this hymn are so beautiful and so true.  “O what a blessing, how can I express it?  Out of the fullness of rapture I sing, Now by the Father received and adopted, I am a child and an heir of a king.”

I am so thankful that on August 14, 1980 I admitted I was a sinner, confessed my sins, asked God to forgive me and invited Jesus into my heart to be my personal Saviour and God adopted me into His family.  What a privilege is ours to be adopted by our Heavenly Father.  God loves you unconditionally.

Bill and Gloria Gaither wrote the beautiful hymn “The Family of God”.  Are you part of the family of God?  Have you opened the door to your heart and let Jesus come in?  If not, I urge you to do it now.  Your family and friends love you but they can’t do it for you.  Salvation is personal between Jesus and you.

Heavenly Father, I pray for every person who has not invited Jesus into their heart.  May today be the day they say yes to Jesus.  Thank You, dear Father, for loving me unconditionally and inviting me to be a part of Your family.  I love You and appreciate You.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray.  Amen.

Joanne Lowe

August 6, 2018