Daddy Issues

This powerful message confronts one of the most challenging aspects of our spiritual journey: understanding our true identity in Christ when our earthly experiences have distorted the image of God. We explore the profound reality that we are made in God's image, yet many of us carry wounds from authority figures who failed us—whether fathers, coaches, pastors, or mentors. The central revelation here is that God isn't trying to be holy; He simply IS holy, unchanging and eternal in His nature. Through Genesis 1:26 and Colossians 1:15, we discover that Jesus Christ is the exact imprint of God's nature, showing us what the Father truly looks like: merciful, loving, forgiving, and sacrificial. The agricultural metaphor of spring returning after winter becomes a beautiful picture of hope—if we have deep roots in God's Word, fruit will inevitably come, regardless of our current season of pruning or struggle. We're challenged to move beyond 'prison religion' moments of temporary repentance and develop genuine roots that will sustain us through every season. The message culminates in a transformative truth: our spirit man, born again in Christ, is already perfect, holy, and free from sin. The battle isn't about becoming righteous; it's about renewing our minds to align with who we already are in the spiritual realm.