Adopted

You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies. --John 8:44

I love the fact that I have been saved, redeemed, and reborn into adoption by God the Father. The problem arises when the father of the earth (the devil) comes calling for a visit and we answer. He's always watching us anyway, and following us around--not because he misses us or wants to apologize; no, he wants to mess us up and get in the way of our true forever home we have been invited into. He will tell any lie to convince us we are damaged or unworthy. The problem is when we begin to buy what he's selling, and start dealing in lies ourselves. At that point, we aren't just visiting our old home, but we start spending the night there. Then we work our way up to a week on and a week off. Maybe we like his place because it's fun and there aren't too many rules. Next thing you know, you've accepted an invitation to move back full time, and decide to reject God's adoption. I can't think of a sadder state to be in, but it's only final on your last breath. Come back home today, say hello again to God, and just leave the lies of the devil--no goodbye needed for him.

AMEN