I Choose Today my Abba Father

The churches in our area have partnered up with the county to host guests who need a warm, safe bed during these cold winter nights. On one such night when it was our churches opportunity to host, my husband and I were able to be hands and feet.

During dinner, we had the opportunity to hear some of their stories. One gentleman was regaling us with stories of his youth; how he was a sports phenom of his day. He was making the papers, setting new sports records, had college offers which would set him up for life.

During the course of the evening we spent with him, he kept talking about he had life by the tail when he was young. When asked what changed the trajectory of his life, he said drugs. But then, through further conversation, he tearfully explained his reason for his pain; what hurt he was trying to cover through the escape of drugs.

He explained, with all of his games he had in high school, all the accolades he received from everyone at school, in the community, with college coaches, there was something missing; someone missing.

You see, his dad never came to one of his games. He let him know that games held no value to him. In essence, the gentleman was told even though he had been given a gift and a talent, to his father it held no value; therefore he held no value in his father’s eyes.

I know how it feels to have an earthly father who doesn’t value his children. I know the hurt he went through and now as he is still reliving 40+ years later.

He needed one person who would have made all the difference in the world if my new friend would allow God to turn his story of hurt into a story of healing and hope.

God is always present. God always thinks you are valuable. God sees you. He wants to be your Abba, my Abba. He deeply loves you and me.

”But when the time arrived that was set by God the Father, God sent his Son, born among us… Thus we have been set free to experience our rightful heritage. You can tell for sure that you are now fully adopted as his own children because God sent the Spirit of his Son into our lives crying out, “Papa [Abba]! Father!” Doesn’t that privilege of intimate conversation with God make it plain that you are not a slave, but a child?“ Galatians‬ ‭4‬:‭4‬-‭6 MSG‬‬

I want you to join me in allowing God to turn our story of trauma, hurt, and despair into a story of healing, freedom, and hope. I want to share my hope with you.

As we embark on this journey of healing and hope, I invite you to share your stories in the comments below. Let’s create a community of support, reminding each other of the transformative power of God’s love. Reach out to one another, extend a helping hand, and let’s walk together towards a future filled with healing, freedom, and unshakeable hope. You are not alone; we are a family in God’s embrace.