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He [Christ] spoke of God, not as an avenging judge, but as a tender father, and He revealed the image of God as mirrored in Himself. His words were like balm to the wounded spirit. Both by His words and by His works of mercy He was breaking the oppressive power of the old traditions and man-made commandments, and presenting the love of God in its exhaustless fullness.
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Our Father, MY Father

Posted Sep 17, 2010 by Michael in Testimonies and Stories

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About week, or a little longer, ago I was getting ready for bed, thinking about the concept of God being my Father. I had heard people talking about it a lot, and I did believe that I was God's son, but the implications of this never really struck home.

As I was thinking, something suddenly clicked, I finally got it! God is my Father, and I am His son by adoption! This means He loves like my Dad (and my Dad loves me a lot :D), but even more; after all, "God is love." This made me really excited, and I began praising God.

That night, for the first time in my life, I could truly begin my prayer with "Dear Father." Before I had been saying "Dear Lord," like a servant would to his master. But now I can come before the Father, and address Him as my Father.

What joy this brings! It is such a wonderful thing to think about! Praise God!