Abba

“What is the value of your soul to God? Could your worth be defined by any amount of money? God doesn’t abandon or forget even the small sparrow he has made. How then could he forget or abandon you? What about the seemingly minor issues of your life? Do they matter to God? Of course they do! So you never need to worry, for you are more valuable to God than anything else in this world.”

(Luke 12:6-7, TPT)

Friends, today as I sat with Jesus over this passage of Scripture in my ‘Lectio Divina’ time (btw, if you have not yet been introduced to this practice, I highly recommend you googling some information on it, you won’t regret it, I promise!) I felt a tender, gentle reminder from Abba’s heart to soak in the Truth that I am hugely valued and eternally worthy in His sight. He looks at me with the deepest affection in His heart, a huge smile on His lips and a pure delight in His eyes.

Hmnn…

So I have made up my mind.

That that’s really the only thing that is going to define me.

The Love of my Father, my Heavenly Dad.

A love so deep, profound and faithful that it will never leave me nor forsake me. It will never abandon me. It promises to be eternally true to me –

To be with me, to fight for me, to make a way for me.

Always and forever.

And should you let me speak some Truth over you today, He is the same for you too.

A doting, hands-on Father who is intimately involved in the details of your life.

You are His child, beloved – sought after, precious, valued, cared for, wanted, needed, esteemed, honored, fought for.

And though man may fail you, Jesus never will.

He calls you beautiful, bold, fearless, wise, strong, courageous.

He enfolds you within His loving embrace and calls you His own – His image bearer in the earth and His chosen one.

And no.

We don’t deserve it. We couldn’t have earned it.

But it is a grace-gift and the Bible says that Abba gives good gifts to His children.

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So I’m learning to receive this uncomon grace, friend in a way so free and trusting that it lets my Heavenly Dad know –

“I love you right back, Abba. I love you right back.”

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Thank you, Lord!

Dear God,

This Sunday I want to take the time to say, “Thank You!”

Thank You for Your Presence in my life. Thank You for being there when others are not. Thank You for Your Promises of an exceeding, abundant life which gives me the courage to believe. Thank You for the miracle of life and the glorious gift that is this day – Today. Thank You that I’m covered under the shadow of Your Mighty Wings. Thank You for friends and family. Thank You for health and healing. Thank You for your patience and steadfastness in making me and molding me. Thank You for restoring that which was lost. Thank You for giving me the desires of Your Heart. Thank You for cleansing me of my past and preparing me for my future. Thank You for being the God of Grace and multiple chances. Thank You for forgiving me and giving me the capacity to forgive, in turn. Thank You that You take me just the way I am. Thank You that You love me unconditionally and always will. Thank You for Your Word which is healing to my bones and strength to my soul. Thank You for teaching me love, grace and mercy. Thank You for hopes and dreams. Thank You for being my anchor in the storm. Thank You for the precious gift of Eternal Life. Thank you for giving me eyes to see and ears to hear. Thank you, Lord for every soul reading this, that their gratitude partnered with mine will multiply Glory that goes ONLY to Your Highest Name!

Amen.