SPEAKER_00: Today we're going to begin by reading Romans 8, 15 through 17.
SPEAKER_00: First, let's take a moment to quiet the distractions of the day.
SPEAKER_00: Take a deep breath.
SPEAKER_00: And ask God to remind you of his presence right in this moment.
SPEAKER_00: Romans 8, 15 through 17 says this.
SPEAKER_00: For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the spirit of adoption as sons by whom we cry, Abba, Father.
SPEAKER_00: The Spirit Himself bears witness with our Spirit that we are children of God.
SPEAKER_00: And if children, then heirs, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.
SPEAKER_00: One of the most beautiful identity points we claim as followers of Jesus is our adoption into his family.
SPEAKER_00: If you follow Jesus, you are adopted as a child of God.
SPEAKER_00: You belong to him, and he loves you.
SPEAKER_00: Talk to God now about the emotions or feelings that come to mind when you reflect on your place of belonging in God's family.
SPEAKER_00: God loves you so much that he made a way for you to be reconnected to his family.
SPEAKER_00: You are a fellow heir with Christ.
SPEAKER_00: Repeat his truth today as you praise God for his love.
SPEAKER_00: I have received the spirit of adoption.
SPEAKER_00: Thank you, Lord.
SPEAKER_00: Amen.