Freedom: the state of being free, ease of facility, of movement or action, the right to enjoy or be able to do something at will.
I began earnestly counting my freedoms while watching my sister loose hers. I can shower and wash my hair anytime I choose-with no help, she can’t. I can get my legs in and out of bed with no help, she can’t. I do not need a black walker with 4 wheels and a seat that doubles as her storage unit, she does. I am not limited to the path to the front porch and side deck and the downstairs rooms, she is. Her environment consists of 2 outdoor areas and 3 rooms, mine is a whole world bigger and that makes my heart hurt so bad I can’t breathe.
These last days of her time on earth before she meets her Savior, sing to me of how precious freedom is. As she shuffles from room to porch she leans heavily on her walker to get her there, she would fall down without it. When we lean on God and put our trust in Him to hold us up- we experience complete freedom. We are able to move about this life here knowing He is with us surrrounding us with songs of deliverance. (Psalm 32:7)
She told me God was calling her home, it will bring her freedom, from pain and suffering and I want that so badly for her…my selfishness calls out; not yet!! She needs freedom from pain I tell myself, let go. I will Lord, I will.
It’s not about what we may loose on earth, it is about what we gain-freedom and peace by knowing you Lord that’s what matters.
God is not about rules and religion, He is about relationships! That is why He sent His son Jesus to us, He walked this earth building relationships and kinship with His people. His powerful words-follow me, come to me, dwell with me, eat with me, walk with me, KNOW me, trust me-these are words of a mighty Lord who wants to live with us, not rule over us. Think deeply over the difference.
God loves us so much that He offers us a choice! He says: Here I am, choose me of your own free will and I will fill you up with my everlasting peace and joy, and my Holy Spirit will dwell in you. That my dear ones is the freedom to choose and that alone sets us apart from religions with rules and regulations—but no freedom to choose.
God wants us to knock of our own free will and it will be opened for us. I adore that about my Heavenly Father, that He is freedom and He would rather KNOW me than rule over me. Power. Majesty. Mighty One. Prince of Peace.
Free will.
“For with you is the fountain of life, in your light we see light. Continue your love to those who know you.” Psalm 36:9
“Now the Lord is the Spirit and where the Spirit of the Lord is there is Freedom!” 2 Corinthians 3:17
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