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<v SPEAKER_00>There are many voices in this world that try to tell us who we are: our past, our mistakes, our accomplishments, our fears.

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<v SPEAKER_00>The scripture tells us a better story.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Romans 8 15 says, For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Instead, you received the spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, Abba, Father.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Adoption means belonging.

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<v SPEAKER_00>It means being chosen and welcomed.

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<v SPEAKER_00>It means you are not on the outside looking in.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Through Jesus, you are brought near.

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<v SPEAKER_00>You are not a servant trying to earn approval.

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<v SPEAKER_00>You are a son.

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<v SPEAKER_00>You are a daughter.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Today, we remember that we have been invited into the very family of God.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Take a moment to thank God that you are no longer bound by fear.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Thank Him that He calls you His child, fully known and fully loved.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Striving, hiding, or afraid?

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<v SPEAKER_00>Bring these to your Father now.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Ask him to replace fear with the security and striving with rest.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Ask God to help you relate to Him not as a distant authority, but as a loving Father who delights in you.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Thank you for calling me your child.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Amen.