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Today as I walked down the street I discovered myself singing ‘I’m accepted, I’m forgiven, I am Fathered by the true and living God’.

One or two people in the High Street gave me that look – you know the look – weirdo approaching.

I guess hearing someone singing in Wickford High Street is quite unusual.

As I thought about the words that I was singing I was struck by the truth of them.

I am accepted. Not by my actions, my good deeds, where I live or who are my friends. I am accepted by God because of what Jesus did for me. I cannot earn acceptance, it was provided to us through Jesus and received through faith in Him.

If you are a follower (disciple) of Jesus you are accepted by God. Wow!

Please stop for a moment, right now, and drink in that truth. Accepted.

I am forgiven.

Loving Jesus with all our might and strength means that we live in the forgiveness that Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross bought.

I cannot earn forgiveness. We receive it as a gift from God.

Being forgiven does not mean that you and I do not need to repent of stuff that we do. But forgiveness does not come in and out like a tide. We are forgiven because Jesus has already done what is necessary.

Please stop for a moment, right now, and meditate on the truth that you, yes you, are forgiven.

I am Fathered by the true and living God.

In God’s Kingdom there are no illegitimate children. Again, because of what Jesus did we are now able to be rightly called sons and daughters of our Heavenly Father.

As His sons and daughters we are entitled to receive the inheritance that being His children brings. Joy, perfect peace and fullness spring to mind.

Our Father in Heaven loves it when we cast all our anxieties on Him. He loves to hear His children praying to Him, asking Him to provide, direct and lead.

No right minded father wishes harm to his children or child. How much more does our Heavenly Father not want to harm us.

Guys, be blessed this week and live in the fullness of the truth that you are accepted, forgiven and Fathered by the true and living God.

Have a good week, Rob

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