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Romans 8:12-25

¹⁴For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. ¹⁵For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, “Abba! Father!” ¹⁶it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God, ¹⁷and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ — if, in fact, we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him.

• Light a candle to remember Christ’s presence with you.
• Spend 5 to 15 minutes in silent meditation using your deep breathing to guide you.
• Embrace yourself as a child of God.
• Embrace your neighbors as children of God.
• What spirit of adoption do you feel within you?  Move toward this place.
• How have you shared in suffering with Christ?
• Where do you notice being glorified with Christ?
• What burdens of slavery do you need to let go so God may give you something new in its place?
• Invite God to help you let go.
• Give thanks to God for the family into which you have been adopted.  Give thanks for anything new you have received.
• Share as you feel led in the reply box below.