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Freedom

So many things have happened, much drying of tears of both joy and sorrow, a few chocolate bars here and there, hugs, hugs and maybe even more hugs...and through it all the faithfulness, goodness and love of God our Father shines right through.

For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. -Galatians5:1

This verse has been key for me ever since my realationship with Jesus became a reality almost a year and a half ago now and it continues to be a huge focus in my daily life.
Freedom... we all desire this in some shape or form dont we! The word of God says in John8:32, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
Many of us read this and say that, “that is great if it works for you but it isnt for me”..so freedom isnt for you then? In reality people are afraid or unbelieving that this promise could be truth, but have you tried it? Have you really tested it?
So often we are willing to try EVERYTHING, be it a shopping spree, a night out, a movie night in, a few drinks, an hour or two infront of the tv,even a good book or a holiday to be free of the reality of this fallen world and those things that weigh us down but alas these things only bring a temporary release, if even that. And so why is it so hard for us to pick up the Word of God or talk to Jesus to find that freedom or to fill that void? Surely you too have to see that for all the intelligents we have and all the flexibility for eveeryone to feel free to believe what they want to and do what they want to do once they do not harm anyone else, why then are you so slow to even test out this promise of Jesus, which I can tell you is true? If a friend recommended the latest yoga class or herbal tea or whatever else there maybe, that you would try it out for yourself, cause it couldnt hurt and if it worked...
awesome! if not there was no harm done in trying it but to tell someone to try out John8:32 is the craziest idea.
Seriously, what is stopping us from taking this suggestion.
Try it...and taste and see that the Lord is good. -Psalm34:8

All love, peace and joy to you all my dear friends,
Seek Him first.
Eim <3

Comments

  1. Mg*November 4, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Thank you so much for your wisdom and encouragement! There have been so so many times, this morning being one of them, when what I need is the Word. But, I find something that I think would be "better". WHaT am I thinking!! Thank you so much for the challenge. {I am Logging out of Facebook now...Bible time :D}

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  2. EimearPNovember 25, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    I do this a lot too! Praise God he is so faithful and loves all so much!

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