The king’s kid
Most of us identify ourselves by where we were born, what we do, what we believe in, our gender, style, talents and cultural upbringing. However, our true DNA (genetic blueprint and identification) comes from our Heavenly Father. He calls us sons (no gender identity- same in the sense of being identical) and you have been created in His image and in His likeness, marvelously and beautifully.
Before we were ever conceived in the natural we were conceived in the Spirit. This means we are spiritually supernatural. Don't move too fast from that statement, take a moment to soak in it.
"G-d said, "Let Us make human beings in Our image, according to Our likeness... So G-d created man in His own image. In the image of G-d, He created him; male and female he created them. " (Genesis 1:26-27 NKJV)
We are not G-d, but we are His children and because we are His children, we belong to Him. In order to walk in this foundational truth, we must be rooted and grounded in our Father's love. Knowing your identity is knowing what a much loved child you are, not based on perfromance or what you do. He is consistent and does not change for nothing shall separate you from G-d's love (Romans 8:39)."
For so many years, I misunderstood the definition of love. I thought love was based out of emotion and my affection towards the other person. I was tricked to believe that what I did and how I pressured myself to dot every "I" and cross every "T" was my acceptance to be loved by G-d and those I genuinely cared about. Love that is uncondional has just that, no conditions! Love is the most powerful force on earth because it does not discriminate and it always makes the best decision for good and not evil, no matter how the person responds.
In Greek there are 4 descriptive ways the word love is used: agapē, eros, phileō and storgē. Agapē means unconditional love. Our Heavenly Father IS pure agapē. It is the unconquerable goodwill that always seeks the highest good of the other person, no matter what he or she does. Éros, where we get the English word "erotic" refers to a sexual love. It is a sensual and impulsive passion that is emotionally involved based on chemistry. The basic idea of this love is self satisfaction. Phileō is a companionable love. This love properly shows warm affection in intimate friendship, characterized by tender, heartfelt consideration, and kinship. Storgē, means love and affection, especially appearance and children. This is used for someone you care for affectionately, take pleasure in, have a personal attachment for or fond of.
Our Heavenly Father's agapē love towards you is eternal. It is in His perfect love, you have a home where you can run into and be safe, always. Feel the peace that will never leave you and accept the knowing of not needing any validation from anyone to be accepted. You are loved, more than enough, chosen and beyond blessed. You are The King's kid. Walk like it!