‍September 6, 2026

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Romans 8:15 For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons and daughters by which we cry out, “Abba! Father!” 16 The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him. 18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us. 19 For the eagerly awaiting creation waits for the revealing of the sons and daughters of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself also will be set free from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation groans and suffers the pains of childbirth together until now. 23 And not only that, but also we ourselves, having the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons and daughters, the redemption of our body. New American Standard Bible

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1. I HAVE A FATHER

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Romans 8:15 For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons and daughters by which we cry out, “Abba! Father!” New American Standard Bible

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Matthew 7:9-11 “You parents—if your children ask for a loaf of bread, do you give them a stone instead? Or if they ask for a fish, do you give them a snake? Of course not! So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him. New Living Translation

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2. HE PICKED ME

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Romans 8:16 says, “The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ…” New American Standard Bible

God didn’t pick me based on performance.

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Romans 8:15 For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons and daughters…” New American Standard Bible

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3.  I DON’T HAVE TO LIVE LIKE AN ORPHAN

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Romans 8:15 “For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption…” New American Standard Bible

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A slave works FOR acceptance.
A son works FROM acceptance.

The only answer for the spirit of rejection is the spirit of ADOPTION.

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4.  I LOOK LIKE MY FATHER

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Ephesians 5:1 “Therefore become imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father] …” Amplified Bible

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5. MY FATHER SHAPES MY FUTURE

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Romans 8:18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us. 19 For the eagerly awaiting creation waits for the revealing of the sons and daughters of God. New American Standard Bible

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