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 05 Jun 2009 @ 8:49 AM 
 

Becoming Like Our Heavenly Father

 

Becoming Like Our Heavenly Father

Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. 4Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. – Ephesians 4:1-4

To help us become parents with qualities like His, God expresses His Fatherhood in several ways. First, He desires intimacy with us. Our heavenly Father sent His Son to die in our place so we could become His children. But for that relationship to be intimate, honesty is necessary. Can your children openly express their thoughts, activities, and mistakes to you?

The second way God expresses His Fatherhood is by speaking through His Word, inviting us to pray, and promising to reply. Good communication includes listening. Do you offer undivided attention to your children?

Third, God unconditionally loves us, just as He unconditionally loved Jesus. (John 17:23) Do you practice this type of love in your family?

The fourth way God expresses His Fatherhood is by meeting the needs of His children. Just as He cares for the birds of the air, He will provide for us too. (Matthew 6:26) Children have spiritual needs as well as physical and emotional needs. Are you instructing your sons and daughters in the truths of the Bible?

Fifth, He disciplines us for our good. When God holds us accountable for what we say and do, it’s an expression of His perfect love. Are you holding your children accountable for their actions and words?

Finally, God expresses His Fatherhood by instructing us in the way to live. Through our example and teaching, children can learn how to please our heavenly Father by their lifestyle. What kind of model are they seeing in your daily life?

By relying on God, we can become godly parents. In which area would you like Him to help you?

Dr. Charles Stanley In Touch Ministries

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