“Dear Daddy”

The moments are just flying by with the help of the Holy Spirit, as the impersonal power that you make available to us as your followers. Yet, as you reveal and move me, to understand that “teammates, colleagues and the community culture, always trumps strategy; which are the ultimate motivator” and bear in mind the process and the legacy, for an identity in a Christ Life.

I miss the Comradery of 1 Peter 4:8-10

“Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling.  As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace”.

This verse focuses on the need for Christian teammates to use their talents to serve others, and to adapt their skills to fit the gaps that all God’s creatures needs filled.  Being kind and serving gladly, instead of complaining, are tremendously important skills for those in Christ as teammates.

When I sit back and remember all the countless times that you gave me some of your thoughts as you drove me around in your taxi cab of newness, I am convinced that you God, knows why you to be my counselor. The one that always encouraged me to reach for the stars was you. I am thankful for all the things you prepared me for. In you, I see the effortless dedication to care and love.

In our new identity in Christ, we are no longer slaves to sin (Romans 6:6), but we are reconciled to God (Romans 5:10). This new identity completely changes our relationship with God and our families, just as it changes the way we see the world. Your quiet yet strong presence is always there. Our new identity in Christ means we have the same relationship with God that Christ has—we are His children. God has adopted us as sons. I have now truly realized the true depth and breadth of your presence throughout my life. In you, I see the effortless dedication to care and love. You are always loved!

We are able to call Him “Abba! Father!” (Romans 8:15-16). We are both joint heirs (Galatians 3:29) and friends (John 15:15) of Christ. And this relationship is even stronger than those we have with our earthly families (Matthew 10:35-37). Instead of fearing God as judge, we have the great privilege of coming to Him as our Father. We can approach Him with confidence and ask of Him what we need (Hebrews 4:16). (We can ask for His guidance and wisdom (James 1:5) and know that nothing will take us from Him (Romans 8:38-39).). We also rest in His authority and respond to Him with trusting obedience, knowing that obedience is a key part of remaining close to Him (John 14:23). 

We are no longer citizens of the world but apart from it (2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1). We understand that we are a part of a heavenly, God-ruled kingdom. Things of the earth no longer draw us (Colossians 3:2). We don’t fear or over-emphasize suffering on earth or the trials we face (Colossians 1:24; 1 Peter 3:14; 4:12-14), nor do we place importance on things the world values (1 Timothy 6:9-11). Even our bodies and our actions reflect that our minds are no longer conformed to the world (Romans 12:1-2) but are now instruments of righteousness to God (Romans 6:13). And our new kingdom perspective means we understand that our enemy is not the people around us but the spiritual forces that endeavor to keep the people from knowing God (Ephesians 6:12). 

All of this is the ideal—the character of a mature follower of Christ. One of the greatest blessings about our identity in Christ is the grace we’re given in order to grow into the spiritual maturity that truly reflects our new identity (Philippians 1:6). Our lives in light of our identity in Christ are filled with a heavenly Father, a large, loving family, and the understanding that we are citizens of another kingdom and not of this earth. You are always loved!

God Bless You and This Ministry!