September 7
Living as Sons and Daughters in the Father’s house, Not Guests
Guests must be careful. They worry about appearances and try not to make a mess. They are cautious about being a burden and stay only temporarily.
But children? Children run into the kitchen, open the fridge, relax, and know they belong.
You were never meant to live as a cautious guest—hoping not to disappoint. You were created to live as a child in the Father’s house, confident in your belonging.
This is why Jesus consistently used the language of family. He didn’t teach us to pray, “Almighty Creator, who tolerates us despite our failures…”
Instead, He taught us to pray: “Our Father.”
Not metaphorically.
Not poetically.
Not symbolically.
Relationally. Intimately. Truly.
A Love Beyond Measure: Page 26
Guests must be careful. They worry about appearances and try not to make a mess. They are cautious about being a burden and stay only temporarily.
But children? Children run into the kitchen, open the fridge, relax, and know they belong.
You were never meant to live as a cautious guest—hoping not to disappoint. You were created to live as a child in the Father’s house, confident in your belonging.
This is why Jesus consistently used the language of family. He didn’t teach us to pray, “Almighty Creator, who tolerates us despite our failures…”
Instead, He taught us to pray: “Our Father.”
Not metaphorically.
Not poetically.
Not symbolically.
Relationally. Intimately. Truly.
A Love Beyond Measure: Page 26