Feeling left out this Christmas? Find belonging in God’s Father-heart today.In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares hope for anyone who feels like the spare chair from Galatians 4:6–7 with one simple next step and a short prayer.You’ll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayerScripture: Galatians 4:6–7 (NLT)“And because we are his children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, prompting us to call out, ‘Abba, Father.’ Now you are no longer a slave but God’s own child.”Chapters00:00 Welcome & hook – Feeling left out / promise of belonging00:24 Scripture – Galatians 4:6–701:10 Reflection – You are God’s child, not the spare chair04:05 Prayer – Rest in the Father’s love04:40 Thought Starter – Where do you long to belong?Thought Starter: Where do you most feel like the spare chair, and what might change if you trusted that you are God’s beloved child in that place?Next steps• Subscribe for daily devotionals + weekly sermon: https://www.youtube.com/@RobWestwoodPayne• Watch the full Battle Drill Daily Devotional – Faith in Five playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRCAfiHehjUmYEPsOE8o4ZxH64ZFetd6n• Share this with a friend who needs hope and belonging today.• Prayer request? Comment below – I read and reply.About this channelDaily 5-minute Bible devotionals and a weekly sermon in plain English, from Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne. Practical, hope-filled, and seeker-friendly. Rooted in Scripture. Shaped for everyday life at home, school, work, neighbourhood, corps, and community.Helpful linksWebsite/notes: https://devotional.battledrilldevotional.comAudio Podcast: https://battledrilldevotional.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/battledrilldevotional/#FaithInFive #DailyDevotional #BibleTeaching #ChristianEncouragement #SalvationArmy #ChristmasDevotional #Belonging #IdentityInChrist #GodsLove #FeelingLeftOut #ChristianDevotional #BibleStudy #HopeInHardTimes #AbbaFather #Galatians4 #FaithForTodayRead this week’s devotionals here - https://open.substack.com/pub/battledrilldevotiMore devotionals and resources: battledrilldevotional.com. Prefer watching? Video devotionals at video.battledrilldevotional.com.Get devotionals delivered straight to your inbox at devotional.battledrilldevotional.com.See our Battle Ready Sermons at battlereadysermons.com and sign up via email at sermons.battlereadysermons.com. YouTube (Video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRCAfiHehjUmYEPsOE8o4ZxH64ZFetd6n YouTube (Audio): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRCAfiHehjUnG3-4wfG09wAscbrX90HcP TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battledrilldevotional Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/battledrilldevotional Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battledrilldevotional/ Twitter: https://x.com/BattleDrillPod

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