I'm a daughter of God

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Hanzo and I made a huge break through and it didn't happen overnight. God has been working on us for a long time now and today, He has given us the privilege to see His progress in our hearts. Wow! We are totally united. I am so proud of Hanzo. He more than anything I ever imagined a leader could be. He treats me with love, with genuine respect, and humility. I love my husband and I praise and glorify God for the work He is doing in our marriage.

2 Samuel 6:20 & 23
20 But when David returned to bless his household, Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David and said, "How the king of Israel distinguished himself today! He uncovered himself today in the eyes of his servants' maids as one of the foolish ones shamelessly uncovers himself!"
23 Michal the daughter of Saul had no child to the day of her death.

First of all, I noticed that Michal was referred to as Saul's daughter. She was not recognized or titled in this section as so and so's wife because I believe the author wanted to point out where her behavior was inherited from, which in this case, was her earthly father. Generational sin. This is a common theme of the Bible. How often when we tell someone that a person has wronged us that we identify that person with the one we are truly blaming. For example, when my brother made a hole in the wall, my mom told my dad, "Your son put a hole in the wall." My brother is my mom's son too, but instead, she associated my brother with my dad. Why do we do this? Why must we point the finger? Is it something that must happen? If it is something unavoidable because we live in a fallen world, what do I do about it?

Well, this passage makes me evaluate my own associations. Do people associate me with my flesh or with God? Shouldn't everything I do be glorifying to God so that they say, "Laine, daughter of God, helped this person." I could also damage God's name because I am a Christian, so I must make sure to live a life beyond reproach. People could very well look at negative things and say, "Laine, daughter of God, is legalistic and self-righteous." So not only do I want to be associated with God, but I want to give good associations to God also. Michal failed at this and here she is, branded as only the daughter of Saul. As a result, she wasn't fruitful. This is a crucial period for Hanzo and I since we are newly weds and are making plans for our own family. I must be willing to examine my own heart, seek counsel and correction, and implement the changes. Fruitfulness is at stake. I don't think it should be taken lightly. If I settle for being just the daughter of Bernard then I'll never shake off the bondage of generational sin. I see that even though Hanzo and I had great victory today, there are greater moments of victory ahead if we press on.

Heavenly Father, thank You so much for Your word and for leading us to victory. I love You, Lord. I'm so grateful. I choose to be recognized as Your daughter. I desire to give You all the glory. Please continue to cover us and lead us in Your way. In Jesus Christ's name I pray, Amen.