I have a sweet friend facing a trial... going through pain. When asked to share scripture this is what came to mind. Most likely because this is the journey I am on- what I am learning. I just thought I would share that journey with you too.
Romans 8:14-17 (English Standard Version)
For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, "Abba! Father!" The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him
I love this scripture. Here's what it has always meant to me.
God doesn't give me a spirit of fear which makes me into a slave but does allow me to walk into places that cause me to cry out to Him, "Help me Daddy. I can't handle this." I am adopted with rights as the "heir"- the first born son. I am given everything by God. I am His.... yet this requires that I suffer with Him as He is glorified. God does not identify pain as something to be avoided- which tends to disturb me greatly- rather as something to be embraced for the glory of God.
Just some of the things God has been showing me that frighten me and bring me deep peace all in one breath. Much love to you as you suffer well my friend. I pray for peace that passes ALL understanding and strength far beyond your own as you lean into your Father.
For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, "Abba! Father!" The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him
I love this scripture. Here's what it has always meant to me.
God doesn't give me a spirit of fear which makes me into a slave but does allow me to walk into places that cause me to cry out to Him, "Help me Daddy. I can't handle this." I am adopted with rights as the "heir"- the first born son. I am given everything by God. I am His.... yet this requires that I suffer with Him as He is glorified. God does not identify pain as something to be avoided- which tends to disturb me greatly- rather as something to be embraced for the glory of God.
Just some of the things God has been showing me that frighten me and bring me deep peace all in one breath. Much love to you as you suffer well my friend. I pray for peace that passes ALL understanding and strength far beyond your own as you lean into your Father.
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