Abba's Child: The Cry of the Heart for Intimate Belonging

This book addresses the struggle to accept God's love, particularly when life is difficult or imperfect. It challenges the belief that God's love is conditional on having a perfect life, arguing instead that God accepts us as we are and calls us to remove the masks we present to the world and to Him. Manning encourages readers to develop deeper intimacy with God by being authentic rather than living as impostors. The book explores developing a truly loving relationship with God, overcoming inner barriers to faith, and claiming your identity as God's child. It aims to help readers accept their belovedness and find renewal through understanding God's deep care for them, regardless of life's imperfections. The book includes endorsements from Max Lucado and Jon Foreman, lead singer of Switchfoot.