Counselor's Corner - Heirs of the Father? By: Bill Wattenbarger, PhD In Chapter 8 of Romans, Paul develops his ideas about being heirs of God. He says we no longer live in the realm of the flesh. Rather, we live in the realm of the Spirit. This Holy Spirit lives within and brings righteousness to, we who belong to Christ. We become the children of God. Consequently, the surrendered life is no longer about our worldly affairs. The Spirit does not enslave. God becomes approachable as our Abba Father. As His children, we are freely led by the Spirit. We inherit the Father’s estate and we must share in this station with Christ himself. But there is an obligation. We must share in His suffering if we are to share in His glory. The Spirit strengthens us in our weakness. When we do not know what to pray, He prays with us and through us. He intercedes with the Father for every need and request. He makes whatever happens to work to fulfill His purposes. | 