As a Child Original

To be adopted into the Beloved is to be swept into the heart of God’s infinite love. A love that chose you, redeemed you, and calls you His own. Adoption into His family is not a mere formality but a declaration of belonging to a relationship marked by grace and intimacy. You are no longer an outsider, no longer defined by past failures or rejection, but a cherished child of the King, sealed with His Spirit and held in His everlasting embrace. In this sacred belonging, you are not merely tolerated, but celebrated, welcomed into the eternal fellowship of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. You are extended a constant invitation to trust, surrender, and rest in the simplicity of His love. A child comes without pretense, carrying no burdens too great for the Father’s arms to bear. In this childlike approach, you find freedom— to laugh, to cry, to ask, and to simply be. In coming to Him as a child, you experience the depth of His care. He is a Father who knows your every need and longs to lavish you with His goodness. 

As a child of God, we have access to the light of His presence, where every step is guided by His wisdom and every tear is held in His hands. When we feel overwhelmed, He whispers, "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God" (Isaiah 41:10). You are never alone; His Spirit dwells within you, empowering and comforting you in every season. The promise of His faithfulness sustains you, and the hope of His eternal Love gives you the courage to persevere. 

"As a Child"

9x12" watercolor on paper. 2025.