Simple Statement: God is our loving heavenly Father.
Acts: 29. Forasmuch then as we are the aoffspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto bgold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man’s cdevice.
The one little sentence can teach us so much about the relationship he have or should have with God. He is our Father and we need to speak to him as such. Paul was trying to have common ground with the people of Athens; who have been worshiping idols of gold, silver, and stone for centuries. The Unknown-God that they worshiped was in fact the only God; The Father of us all.
I take great comfort in knowing and understanding that the one that is in charge of us all is in fact our Father. Life for me makes more sense if someone that is in charge of us loves us rather then an all powerful being that will only be nice to me if I give them something. God loves me even when I do wrong.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
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I really enjoyed your post. It is so important we remember who we really are. It reminded me of a quote Brother Boyce shared with us.
"You are a child of God. He is the father of your spirit. Spiritually you are of noble birth, the offspring of the King of Heaven. Fix that truth in your mind and hold to it. However many generations in your mortal ancestry, no matter what race or people you represent, the pedigree of your spirit can be written on a single line. You are a child of God!"
Boyd K. Packer, “Your Test of Courage,” New Era, Mar 1990, 4
I enjoyed your thoughts on this. It reminds of Elder Holland's quote where he says, "Jesus did not come to improve God’s view of man nearly so much as He came to improve man’s view of God and to plead with them to love their Heavenly Father as He has always and will always love them." God loves us so much, and as we keep His commandments and strive to live the gospel we show our love for Him.
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