Today is one of those days when my wife and I have to go in different directions in order to get our kids where they are supposed to be. Our first has a basketball tournament, our second has a game and was supposed to be in the Christmas parade with his football team, but can't make it, and our third has a birthday part to go to. We are busy.
It is easy to stand back and say that we should make a different choice, but the reality is that we are pleased that our children are involved. They are involved in athletics, their church small groups, and in school. What they get out of these involvements is huge.
Their needs demand great sacrifice from my wife and I, which we gladly make.
God has done that and more for us. The Scripture tells us... 1 John 3:1 How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!
God adopted as His children. He did this at the cost of coming to this earth, taking on flesh, dying for our sins, and being raised to heaven. His Holy Spirit convicted us and now fills us and seals us for the Day of Judgment.
God is now guiding us through life. He enables us to be involved in His Kingdom Work and in meaningful connections. He suffers with us. He rejoices with us. He is always with us and still sovereign over all things.
Today, I praise God for making me His son and allowing me to live in Him.
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