January 17
The Spirit of Adoption Received
Scripture
KJV
For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
ESV
For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”
Romans 8:15
Poem
Assure my conscience of her part
In the Redeemer's blood,
And bear thy witness in my heart
That I am born of God.