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To My Child

Words of hope for the dark days.

Moriah Conant
Jan 09, 2017
Grace College & Theological Seminary
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To My Child
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I was planning on writing a different article (part two of this one). However, last night I really needed some encouragement and started looking through my Bible and finding Scripture verses that are applicable to where I am right now. Maybe they will encourage you as well.

My child,

Fight the good fight of faith (1 Timothy 6:12). No matter what, give thanks (1 Thess. 5:18). Stop focusing on the world and look up. I want you to set your mind on me.

The only way for you to be full is if you find your fulfillment in me (Colossians 2:10). You are my masterpiece, and you are loved (Ephesians 2:10). Nowhere will you find a purer love, my child.

I have pursued you since the beginning of time (Ephesians 1:4). In every moment of your life, you have been loved with an incomparable love (Romans 9:25). Allow me to love you. If I rule your mind it will be full of life and peace (Romans 8:6).

You are chosen. I have made you royalty. When you walked in darkness I came to walk with you. I did not leave you there but called you into light (1 Peter 2:9).

-God

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