Letter from my Abba Father

By Essy Ikeije

My child, I am writing to remind you of my unconditional love for you. The love that no earthly father can give, I have showered upon you my precious child. I have always loved you, even before you knew me yet alone acknowledged me as your Father. Your pain is my pain, your hurt is my hurt, and your tears are my tears. If your earthly father, a mere man born with sin can give you good gifts, imagine how much more the I can give you if you ask in my name (Matthew 7:11). I gave the priceless gift of sacrificing my beloved Son to reconcile us and I am willing to do it all over again just to show you how much our relationship means to me. The gratification of my love for you is beyond description. Our relationship is my priority and it has never been about what you can do for me but my enduring grace and mercy towards you. I love you past the mess you are in and you are the apple of my eye (Zechariah 2:8). Just as the father of the prodigal son welcomed his son back with compassion (Luke 15:20-24), so am I always willing to receive you back with open arms when you turn away from me. Yes, your earthly father may have failed you, abused you, rejected you or disappointed you but I am the ultimate Father that will never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:8). Fear not, for I have been and always will be with you. If I, your heavenly Father feed the birds of the air daily and always clothe the wild flowers (Matthew 6:26-30); then how much more you my child? I am the Father to the fatherless (Psalm 68:5) and I promise on my word to never abandon you. The moment you accepted me as your Father, you were adopted into my family and have now been given the same privilege as Jesus to call me “Abba Father”. This means you can enjoy the close and intimate relationship I share with my beloved Son. How great is the love that I have lavished on you that you should be called my child (1 John 3:1). P.S. ensure to study the Bible daily, as my Word is an ink of intimacy given to you as a continuous reminder of your heavenly Father’s unconditional love for you. Love, Abba Father (Daddy)