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“For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear; but you received the Spirit of sonship, and by him we cry, Abba, Father.” Romans 8:15 (NIV)

Over the years I’ve had several friends who have adopted children. Instantly, they’ve become parents of children who have not come from their same lineage and bloodline. They consciously chose to love and embrace them into their hearts and homes. Recently, I spent time with a little girl who was adopted as an infant by one of my fellow workers. The love that unites their hearts is strong and evident in their actions and words. Each time she calls out “Daddy,” my friend knows she is calling him. He is ready to answer her and see what she needs. Sweet reminder of God’s great love for us when we come to Him. Receiving us into His family, God is 100% ready to love us unconditionally, with His arms outstretched to embrace us and keep us near His sight. When we open our lips to call to Him, He hears us calling out His Abba, Father, name.

It takes a special heart and love to accept someone you did not conceive and whose past you do not know. The beauty of God’s love is that He does not care what we did before or where we came from. His love for us, His children, is strong and unending. His presence is constant.

I am so grateful I was chosen by my loving Father as His adopted daughter, and in His family I never feel different than the rest of the brood. I call out, “Daddy,” and His ears are ready for me.

“Abba, Father: You are the best Daddy that we could ever have. Your love is amazing and the assurance of Your presence is the best promise for those who come into Your family. Thank You for loving us as Your own.”

For His Glory

Luska Natali
TRBC Women’s Life