See what GREAT LOVE the Father has LAVISHED on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.
1 John 3:1 NIV
Ok, transparency moment. Over the past couple of years, I have been battling a situation that never seemed to get rectified. I prayed, I contacted people I thought could help, but the situation would appear fixed for a season and then fall apart all over again. I felt as though I was being completely overlooked and once again my kindness was being interpreted as weakness. It was not until my parents stepped in that the situation changed. Initially, my independent nature rebelled against their help, but when it came down to it, I was so happy to be their kid. I was happy they were able to “fix” what I could not fix and God reminded of what it really means to be HIS child.
What does it mean to be a CHILD of God?
Being God’s child means that He will take care of you regardless of the situation. It means He meets your problems before you do. It means He goes before you because He has more authority than you do. It means he gets it done on your behalf. It means He gives you freedom but He takes full responsibility for your well-being because YOU ARE HIS.
Your Father, God, cares that you are ok.
Many of us struggle with the concept of being children. Even when we were younger, we strongly desired adulthood. We viewed being an adult as being cooler and meaning we would have more freedom. But we quickly learn that being an “adult” is not all it is cracked up to be. Adulthood comes along with heartaches and responsibilities. Many of us have moments that we wish we could go back in time and be a kid again. When I was a child, I did not worry about where my next meal was coming from or how my parents would pay for my clothing. I did not worry about the bills in our home. I had an all-expense paid existence. I was taken care of.
Friend, God wants to take care of you.
You may be an adult in the natural, but you will ALWAYS be HIS CHILD. It’s extremely personal for Him. He will never stop loving you. He will never stop caring. He will ALWAYS take care of you. He will ALWAYS fight for you. He will never abandon you. He has sacrificed what He loved most for YOU. There’s nothing on this planet that will separate you from his hand.
That’s how great His love is. Be His child.
P.s. Being God’s children does not mean we should remain childish.
Big hugs,
Ayanna