DAY 18 — A Personal Relationship with God
Scripture:
“The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’” — Romans 8:15 (NIV)
Reflection:
God does not want distant followers — He wants sons and daughters who know Him personally.
Application:
Quick Prayer:
“Lord, reveal Your love to them so they may say, ‘Abba, Father.’”
“The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’” — Romans 8:15 (NIV)
Reflection:
God does not want distant followers — He wants sons and daughters who know Him personally.
Application:
- Pray that those on your heart encounter God as a loving Father, not as distant or harsh.
- Ask God to heal any distorted views of Him caused by pain, abandonment, or religion.
- Reflect on your own relationship with God and invite Him into deeper intimacy.
Quick Prayer:
“Lord, reveal Your love to them so they may say, ‘Abba, Father.’”