Abba Father

Father’s Day is coming up in a few days! Obviously many of us will spend the day celebrating our dads, but I also can’t help but think about my Heavenly Father.

Your Heavenly Father cherishes you as his child. You are a child of the King. Actually, he absolutely adores you. He chose you. He loves you with an unconditional and everlasting love. Think about that. Take it all in. Let it resonate in your heart and soul. You are loved, cherished, treasured, and chosen by the Savior. What an amazing privilege.

But the question I ask myself is, Do I really live believing this? Do I really let it all sink in? I think if I really let myself realize the intensity of God’s love, I might live a little more confidently in who Christ is in me. Too often it is an afterthought or a forced thing. But I want it to be a natural overflow. Your Abba Father wants to do life with you. He wants you, He loves you, and He has a purpose for you. I need to spend time getting to know the character of my God. Just like any relationship, it takes time and investment. So the more I can just be with God, the more I will know him. It isn’t a formula or a certain number of times to pray or a certain chapter in the Bible. It is relationship. It is knowing a Father. And it is living in child like faith and humility of the God we serve. So the more I get to know Christ, the more I will know His love, and the more His love will flow out of me.

So this Father’s Day I want to find some ways I can celebrate and thank my God.

• Thank Him
• Think about His characteristics
• Think about the words in the worship songs you sing at church this Sunday
• Spend some time reflecting on how He has shown up in your life
• Talk about God with other people

Some of you may have read this letter before. But every time I read it, I love it more. It is perfect for what I am thinking about and writing about today. Take some time to read it for yourself. 

Here are some worship songs to reflect on God’s love:

• “How deep the Father’s Love for us.”
• “How he loves us.”
• “Mighty to Save”
• “Hosanna”

Ephesians 4:1-6
“I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.”

We have been chosen to be a part of God’s family. It is an opportunity. But it is not about me or you. It is about God. So living in this purpose is living for your Heavenly Father. And he wants our hearts. Are you a part of His family? Do you want to join His family today? Or are you His child and feel you have been lost for awhile? He is right there waiting for you. Just like the story of the prodigal son, the father will run to you. God’s love never waivers. Embrace his love today.

So this Father’s Day, take some time to thank your Heavenly Father for His love.