Written Long Ago
This was written in February of 1985 in a notebook that turned into a full fledged journal later that year. (I’m on notebook #48 in my private journal now.) My, things were so different then! So much has changed in the world over 31 years! Cell phones and personal computers weren’t things back then. I myself have changed in so many ways and in so many directions. I’ve grown. I’ve fallen. I’ve turned aside. I’ve turned back. One thing I can say is that I whole-heartedly believe all the words I wrote on February 28, 1985. God’s grace is the only reason why I can say that.
With thankfulness for such grace, I am posting this reflection/prayer on this Father’s Day in 2026.
Transcription
Romans 8:15 – “For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.”
“Father, I’m thankful that You have received me as a child. I’m thankful that I am not counted as a mere slave or possession but as Your child, as an heir with Christ. Therefore, I willingly become Your slave. For in pleasing You I find my greatest joy and fulfillment. I serve you with gladness, Father. (Psalm 100:2 – “Serve the Lord with gladness: come before His presence with singing.”)
“Father, I am not worthy to be Your son. (Luke 15:21) Just to be one of Your servants would be enough to satisfy my heart for all eternity.
“But how great is Your GRACE! You have not asked me to fill a servant’s place. You’ve called me to be Your son! In fact, the very reason Christ suffered was to bring many sons to glory. (Hebrews 2:10) I’m so joyful that You said SONS and not slaves!
“Oh, what grace! What privilege! What security! I am no longer in bondage to fear! I have a Heavenly Father that loves me more than all the earthly fathers could ever possibly love their sons in a billion years!”