Daily Devotional
Do You Talk to God as a Father?
“Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.”
1 John 3:1-3
October 18, 2023
Ponder This
Did you know God cares for you? His heart is broken when your heart is broken, so it ought to be easy to talk with Him. You don’t talk with Him as Judge; He is Judge, but for you, He’s more than Judge. You don’t talk to Him as Ruler; He is Ruler. You don’t talk to Him as King; He is King. But you talk to Him as Father.
We have the Father’s companionship. I’m never alone. God is real to me. I don’t say that braggingly. It would be strange if I could not say that. I can be shut up alone with Him, and He’s never too busy to talk with me.
Sometimes I get busy, and the phone rings, and I don’t want to answer it, but I hate not to answer it. But it doesn’t matter how much work I have, if the person on the other end says, “Daddy,” I say, “What do you want?” It’s all the difference in the world. Why is that? These are my kids. In the same way, there is a relationship with Almighty God that is so wonderful! We are a part of the family of God. You may think He’s forgotten you, but He hasn’t.
- When was a time you prayed just to talk to God and tell Him what is going on?
- What is your attitude when you talk to God?
Practice This
Talk to God as your Abba Father. Share your joy and burdens.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
