Jeremy Johnson - The Church has Left the Building - I Am a Child of God

We often forget that God is a Father God, full of love and mercy. No matter how good our earthly father is, they are still human and have flaws that can affect their parenting. Sometimes, we tend to see our Heavenly Father through the same lens we view our earthly fathers, but this is not the right way to approach Him. Let us ask God to renew our minds so that we can see Him for who He is, complete and whole, without any preconceived notions.

Our Heavenly Father has adopted us into His house, and He is pleased to not just give us some things, but to give us ALL things. His love for us is boundless, and His grace is infinite. We can trust in Him with all our hearts, and He will never let us down.

Here are 7 things that you may chase after if you are not rooted in the truth of God's love:

1. Passions: chasing after things that give us temporary pleasure and excitement, but ultimately leave us feeling empty and unfulfilled.
2. Possessions: accumulating material possessions that we think will make us happy, but in reality, only create more stress and anxiety.
3. Position: seeking power and status in our careers or social circles, thinking that it will bring us happiness and fulfillment.
4. Performance: trying to prove our worth and value through our achievements and accomplishments, leading to burnout and exhaustion.
5. People: looking for validation and acceptance from others, rather than finding our identity in Christ.
6. Place: constantly searching for a better city, job, or environment, hoping that a change of scenery will solve our problems.
7. Power: desiring to control our lives and the lives of others, rather than surrendering to God's plan and will for our lives.

However, we must remember that love must precede service, not the other way around. The Father's love gives us the ability to live the Christian life, and we must choose to put Him above all these things. What would you choose today? Let's ask God to help us choose Him and His love above all else.