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Called Children of God
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“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)
What it means
John says look — see the love. The Father lavished it on us. We are called children of God, and that is real, not pretend. The world may not recognize you because it did not recognize Him first.
In your life
You may feel unnamed — by success metrics, by rejection, by your past. John says your deepest name is child of God. That is not earned today. It is given. Let that name speak louder than every other label.
Today's challenge
Wear Your Name
- 1Write 'Child of God' on a note where you will see it today.
- 2When shame speaks, read it aloud and thank the Father for His love.
Prayer
Father, You lavished love on me. I am Your child. Help me live from that name today.
Reflect
Which label competes with 'child of God' in your heart today?