THIS IS OUR GOD, THIS IS OUR FATHER
Text: Jeremiah 31:3 – “I have loved you with an everlasting love”
OPENING THOUGHT:
Sometimes we forget who GOD is to us. When hope is deferred and the world is negative, we need to be reminded: THIS IS OUR GOD, THIS IS OUR FATHER!
Knowing Him this way sharpens our discernment, restores hope, and deepens our relationship with Him.
1. THE FATHER’S PRESENCE & LOVE
He is with us and for us
- GOD loves us 1 John 4:10, John 3:16
- GOD’S love cannot be taken from us Romans 8:38-39
- GOD draws us with loving-kindness Jeremiah 31:3
- GOD desires us Song of Songs 7:10
- GOD delights in us Zephaniah 3:17
- GOD sings over us Zephaniah 3:17
- GOD loves our worship/gaze Song of Songs 4:9
- GOD is our Friend Romans 5:11
When you know He loves you like this, fear dies.
2. THE FATHER’S GRACE & MERCY
He is kind and forgiving
9. GOD smiles on us Numbers 6:25
10. GOD is gracious to us Psalm 116:5
11. GOD shows us favor Numbers 6:26
12. GOD is ready to forgive Psalm 86:5, Isaiah 43:25
13. GOD shows compassion and mercy Psalm 86:15
14. GOD is slow to anger Psalm 86:15
15. GOD is filled with faithfulness Psalm 86:15
16. GOD’S mercy holds us up Psalm 94:18
17. GOD prefers mercy over judgment James 2:13
18. GOD gives us grace, unmerited favor John 1:16, Ephesians 2:6-7
You don’t have to earn His kindness. He longs to be gracious to you. Isaiah 30:18
3. THE FATHER’S CARE & PROVISION
He meets every need
19. GOD gives us His peace Numbers 6:26
20. GOD never abandons or forsakes Psalm 27:10, Psalm 37:25
21. GOD helps us because He loves us Psalm 44:3
22. GOD tells us not to fear and helps us Isaiah 41:13
23. GOD chooses us and does not reject us Isaiah 41:9
24. GOD puts the lonely in families Psalm 68:6
25. GOD lifts those who are weighed down Psalm 146:8
26. GOD gives food to the hungry Psalm 146:7
27. GOD blesses us despite our circumstances Isaiah 32:19-20
28. GOD desires that we live in abundance Ezekiel 16:6, John 10:10
Your Father sees the bill, the loneliness, the lack. He will supply
4. THE FATHER’S HEALING & RESTORATION
He makes us whole
29. GOD is tender and compassionate Psalm 103:13-14
30. GOD heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds Psalm 147:3
31. GOD restores and heals us Jeremiah 30:17
32. GOD opens the eyes of the blind Psalm 146:8
33. GOD frees the prisoners Psalm 146:7
34. GOD corrects those He delights in Proverbs 3:12
He doesn’t just fix the problem. He heals the heart.
5. THE FATHER’S JUSTICE & RIGHTEOUSNESS
He is fair and faithful
35. GOD is good to ALL Psalm 145:9
36. GOD is filled with kindness Psalm 145:17
37. GOD is righteous in ALL He does Psalm 145:17
38. GOD is good 1 Chronicles 16:34
39. GOD gives justice to the oppressed Psalm 146:7
40. GOD loves the Godly Psalm 146:8
41. GOD loves those who love Him Proverbs 8:17
42. GOD is impartial, He shows no favoritism Romans 2:11
43. GOD is righteous and just Psalm 89:14
44. Love and faithfulness go before Him Psalm 89:14
You can trust His judgment. He will never be unfair to you.
6. THE FATHER’S PROMISE & INHERITANCE
He has a future for us
45. GOD shows unfailing love Psalm 21:7
46. GOD is seen in the compassion of JESUS CHRIST Colossians 1:15
47. GOD revealed CHRIST in our hearts 2 Corinthians 4:6
48. GOD gave us CHRIST in His kindness Ephesians 2:6-7
49. GOD calls us blameless Ephesians 1:4
50. GOD forgives us Ephesians 1:7
51. GOD finds pleasure in giving us the Kingdom Luke 12:32
52. GOD has good plans for us Jeremiah 29:11
53. GOD rewards us Isaiah 61:7-8
54. GOD gives us an inheritance Galatians 3:29, 1 Peter 1:3-4
55. GOD reveals Himself when we seek Him Jeremiah 33:3, Matthew 7:7
By the HOLY SPIRIT Romans 8:16
Your future is secure because your Father is good.
3 APPLICATIONS
1. Renew your mind: When negativity speaks, answer with Scripture. “THIS IS GOD, MY FATHER.”
2. Recover hope: Deferred hope makes the heart sick. Proverbs 13:12 But GOD’S promises don’t fail.
3. Build relationship: Don’t just serve Him. Talk to Him. He’s your Father and Friend through JESUS CHRIST and the HOLY SPIRIT.
CLOSING DECLARATION
Abba Father,
You are loving, gracious, providing, healing, just, and faithful.
You have not abandoned me. You have good plans for me.
Today I choose to see You as Father, not as a stranger.
In JESUS CHRIST’s name, Amen.
