We are the Child of the Living God.

 We Are the Children of the Living God

A Reflection on Romans 8:16, Galatians 3:26, and 1 John 3:1-2

We are the children of the living God—not by blood nor human will,

But by the Spirit's adoption, our hearts forever still.

We were orphans, lost and wandering, strangers to the Father's love,

But He called us sons and daughters, heirs with Christ from above.

See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! (1 John 3:1)

Children—not slaves who cower in fear,

But beloved ones who know the Father's voice is near.

When we cry, “Abba, Father,” the Spirit testifies within,

That we belong to the Most High, forgiven of all sin.

The living God—not an idol made of stone,

But the One who hears our prayers and will never leave us alone.

He is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of the empty grave,

The God who holds the future and whose mighty arm can save.

For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, “Abba, Father.” (Romans 8:15)

So we are children—not by merit, but by grace.

We have a place at the table, a spot in His embrace.

No longer strangers, no longer outcasts, no longer left outside,

We are the children of the living God—in Him we live, abide.

Let us live as children—bold, secure, and free.

Let us run to the Father with every fear and plea.

For we are not orphans; we are beloved, known, and sealed.

We are the children of the living God—and that is our revealed.

The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co‑heirs with Christ. (Romans 8:16-17)

Amen.