freedom

Monday, August 17, 2015 (6:40 a.m.)

Blessed Father,

Thank You. Thank You for the freedom we have in You. Freedom to love. To laugh. To live. In You.

Dearest, Blessed God thank You that You don't call us in to a list of do's and don'ts. No. You want us to turn to You and “Stand fast therefore in the liberty with which Christ has made us free...” (Galatians 5:1).

Thank You for the opportunities we have of learning things we never knew about You. Thank You for those dedicated to teaching Your Truth. Thank You for the warnings and encouragement we have to guide us throughout Your Word.

The apostle Paul knew what he was teaching to the people of Galatia. He had lived an exemplary life as a Pharisee (Philippians 3:4-6). He, himself, persecuted Christians (Galatians 1:13-14). How I thank You that we have his words of warning.

God's Word translates Galatians 5:1 to say, “Live in the Freedom That Christ Gives You Christ has freed us so that we may enjoy the benefits of freedom. Therefore, be firm in this freedom, and don't become slaves again.”

Father, I ask You to empower me to live freely this day. Loving and honoring You. Thank You Blessed Lord. Amen.

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