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It’s one thing to say “I am free” and another to believe it. In John 8:36 (KJV) Jesus says: “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” It’s no wonder we don’t have more freedom than we were literally given access too! Many of us are still in a place of bondage while Christ intends for us to be free. As for me, I have been stuck in a headspace and felt like that place was necessary for me to grow. As I look back on my life today, the effects are breathtaking. 


Being stuck mentally can cause so many set-backs and questions like the one Paul asked the church in Galatians 5:7 (NKJV)You ran well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth?  We must keep in mind what Paul said in the beginning Galatians 5:1 (NKJV) “Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.”


So the real question here is: Are you free? If the answer is yes, what makes you free? Confidence? Success? Man/Woman? Children? Coworkers? Televangelists? LifeCoaches? Friends? Family? Parents? Animals? What makes you free?  All of these were my answer at certain points in my life. Each one  gave me a sense of faith to reach and hope but none of them created a space for me to be completely me, except God. One day I had an encounter with the true and living God and He began to show me a new life in Him. I could hear His voice compelling me: don't shrink, don’t  change, why are you being phony? It was as if He knew I didn’t like conforming to the likes of others. The Lord encouraged me to be honest. 


He told me: I AM here to protect you and free you from being who everyone thinks you should be.  It’s time for you to be who you really are in Me. The joy, faith, boldness, and courage in you are mine. Be unapologetically you! I made you brown, gave you height and your hair. I made your hands and feet the size they are, along with your eyes, ears, nose, mouth…I made you! Be free.” 


So as David said in Psalms 119:45 “I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments.” 


Be free.


Love your sister in Christ,

LolaInspired

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