---CHILDREN OF GOD~~ / WE HAVE HOPE IN JESUS !

--"Follow God's example, therefore, as dearly loved children and
and walk in the way of love." --(Ephesians 5:1-2)

--"For whatever was written in earlier was written for our
instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement
of the Scriptures we might have hope." --[Romans 15:4]

--"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." --[Hebrews 13:8]


---I once spoke at a secular conference for childless couples. Heartbroken over their infertility, many attendees despaired at their future. Having walked the childless path too, I tried to encourage them. "You can have a meaningful identity without becoming parents," I said. "I believe you are fearfully and wonderfully made, and there's new purpose for you to find."

A woman later approached me in tears. "Thank you," she said. "I've felt worthless being childless and needed to hear that I'm fearfully and wonderfully made." I asked the woman if she was a believer in Jesus. "I walked away from God years ago," she said. "But I need a relationship with Him again." We prayed together after the service to renew her relationship with Jesus.

Times like this remind me how profound the Gospel is. Through Jesus we become God's "dearly loved children"--an identity that can never be stolen (Ephesians 5:1). And then we can "walk in the way of love" --a life purpose that transcends any role or employment status (v. 2).

All human beings are "fearfully and wonderfully made" (Psalm 139:14), and those who follow Jesus become children of God (John 1:12-13). Once in despair, that woman left in hope--about to find an identity and purpose bigger than this world can give. ~~

[**Friend, Jesus is as close as the mention of His name. If you have drifted from the path (faith), please call on Him to renew your first love, and give you His peace that passes all understanding. He never turns away a sincere seeker. 'You are loved with an everlasting love and underneath are His everlasting arms." ~~]

--"Father, life in all its fullness is Yours alone to give. I open my hands to accept You, To renew the years that the locust has eaten. in Jesus Name."
--["You Keep Hope Alive" // Madisa (feat Jon Reddick) // lyric video ]<https://youtu.be/NfSQstZ71vM>
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