Morning Light can be heard every weekday with inspirational music on My Country 99.3 WCON and 107.7 The Breeze. Listen live at 5:30 am ET Here
Dr. Mike Franklin is a renowned Legacy Pastor at The Torch. With a wealth of experience in pastoral care, Dr. Franklin is celebrated for his heartfelt teachings and motivating messages. His insightful approach to spiritual leadership emphasizes building deep, relational connections with God, transcending conventional limits of religious understanding. Dr. Franklin's ministry focuses on fostering a personal relationship with God as a loving father, steering away from a purely rule-based religious practice.
Join Dr. Mike Franklin on this uplifting episode of "Morning Light" on My Country 99.3 WCON. Dr. Franklin delves into the profound theme of understanding God as a loving Father rather than just a distant deity or a set of religious rules. Through insightful commentary and biblical references, he unpacks the significance of developing a personal relationship with God and overcoming misconceptions rooted in earthly paternal experiences.
In this episode, Dr. Franklin challenges listeners to move beyond a traditional view of God as merely a judge or ruler, emphasizing the abundant love and relationship God desires with His children. Discussing passages from Ephesians 3:20 and John 8:27, Dr. Franklin articulates the Greek term "huperek parissu," illustrating God's capacity to exceed our greatest expectations. The message underlines the importance of seeing God as a caring father who provides for and embraces His children, despite the shortcomings of earthly father figures. Throughout, Dr. Franklin emphasizes building a daily and transformative relationship with God, bringing peace and fulfillment to one's spiritual journey.
Understanding God as a Father, not just a distant figure, transforms the spiritual journey.
The Greek term "huperek parissu" signifies God's capacity to exceed expectations, as indicated in Ephesians 3:20.
Many struggle with viewing God as a loving Father due to negative experiences with earthly fathers.
The New Testament highlights the importance of a relationship with God as a Father, contrasted with Old Testament depictions.
Building a daily, interactive relationship with God enriches spiritual experiences and aligns personal life with divine love.
"Is God hard to grasp for you? Is he somewhat difficult to understand?"
"Our God is so much bigger than we will ever comprehend or ever understand."
"We need to see God today as a loving father."
"God wants to be your father."
