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 prayer

Scripture: 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.”

Chapters

00:00 Welcome & hook – Feeling left out / promise of belonging

00:24 Scripture – Galatians 4:6–7

01:10 Reflection – You are God’s child, not the spare chair

04:05 Prayer – Rest in the Father’s love

04:40 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

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About this channel

Daily 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.

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