Scripture - For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. And so we should not be like cringing, fearful slaves, but we should behave like God's very own children, adopted into the bosom of his family, and calling to him, "Father, Father. Romans 8:14-15
Thoughts about what Scripture means - I am a daughter of God. God is my Father.
Application to my life - Writing out this Scripture the word that stuck out to me was "adopted" and the difference of behavior in the slave and son. Working in foster care most children had a honeymoon stage as they get to know the family and learn the rules of the house. The length varied for most of the children. There there was a testing stage where the children tested the rules to see if they were bendable and if the foster parents were going to keep them. They were often fearful and cringing of the response based on their own tragic past. Eventually the kids would adapt and become part of the family as they learned expectations.
In a way, I think this reflects on my own walk. I was saved at age 8, baptized and planted in God's family. For about four years, I walked in the honeymoon phase. I tried to learn all the rules. I was obedient to the should and shouldn't rules.
Then I tested the waters. From twelve to eighteen I pushed the boundaries of every rule I knew. Then from ages eighteen to twenty-four I tried to comply with the rules I agreed with and rebelled against the rest.
I am not a perfect daughter, but I gradually changed from the love of God. I adapted to accept my part in His family. I can call Him Father an rest in His love. I am not fearful when I mess up or cringing as He disciplines me because I know He wants what is best for me. He accepts me.
Response back to God - Lord, thank You for this picture You painted for my tiredness. Thank You for brining me in to Your family and changing my fear to acceptance of Your love. In Jesus name. Amen.
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