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VERSE: 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. -- Romans 8:15 http://www.SearchGodsWord.org/desk/?query=Romans+8:15&translation=kjvTHOUGHT: How revolutionary. Just as Jesus prayed to God addressing him as"Abba Father," we too can speak so frankly and openly with God."Ab-ba" are some of the earliest syllables babies spoke. The word"Abba" was used by very young children to speak intimately,respectfully, and openly with their earthly fathers. The HolySpirit gives us that same privilege as God's children. We can callthe Creator of the universe, the Great God of Israel, the Father ofall peoples, the Almighty of eternity, Abba! Incredible.PRAYER: Abba Father, thank you for your presence within me through yourHoly Spirit. Thank you for letting me address you with suchfamiliarity and boldness, such respect and dependency. Thank youfor being my Heavenly Father for eternity. In Jesus' name I pray.Amen.