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…you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, Abba! Father!

–Romans 8:15b

Abba! Father!

During the Christmas season we have sung, “O Come, let us adore Him,” but what is our adoration really like?

Is our adoration wholehearted – or is it half-hearted?

Is our adoration hot – or it is cold or lukewarm?

Is our adoration constant – or is it fitful?

Is our adoration independent of circumstances – or dependent on circumstances?

Is our adoration unreserved – or reserved?

Is our adoration generous – or frugal?

Is our adoration heart-felt – or routine?

Is our adoration vulnerable – or protective?

Is our adoration unconditional – or conditional?

Is our adoration loving – or legalistic?

Is our adoration joyful – or joyless?

Is our adoration genuine – or feigned?

O, Lord God, You are worthy of perfect and unsurpassed adoration. Grant us grace to examine ourselves. Increase our love for You, O Lord.

Amen.