Have you ever thought, I just want to be free? What are you struggling to free yourself from? Maybe it’s guilt, shame, fear, hatred, or addiction. Are you struggling to be free from the negative thoughts about yourself? How about struggling to be free from the worries that mess with your mind? Did you know God offers you freedom through Jesus? If you put your trust in Jesus…
• You are free from sin (Romans 6:6, 8:2; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 3:22; Ephesians 1:7).
• God’s forgiveness is more powerful than any guilt you might be experiencing (Psalm 103:12; Acts 3:19; Hebrews 8:12).
• God offers relief from fear (Joshua 1:9; Psalm 34:4; Proverbs 1:33).
• God offers you peace in Him (Psalm 29:11; John 14:27; 2 Thessalonians 3:16).
• The Holy Spirit empowers you to get rid of any bitterness, anger, and hatred (John 15:5; Galatians 5:22-23; Ephesians 4:31).
• As a Christian, you have the choice and the ability to resist temptations of every sort (1 Corinthians 10:13-14; Titus 2:11-12; James 4:7).
• The Holy Spirit reminds you who you are in Christ. You are precious to Him; He made you on purpose. And through Jesus’ sacrifice, you are made totally clean and new (Psalm 139:14; Isaiah 43:4; John 14:26; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 2:10; 5:25b-27).
• You don’t need to worry about your life because God will take care of you (Mathew 6:25-34).
No matter how you may be feeling or what you might be struggling with, the only key to freedom is knowing Jesus as your Lord and Savior. He wants to free you from anything that holds you captive in your life. • Alexis Wohler
• What would you like to be free from?
• Which of the above verses is your favorite? Consider writing it down and/or memorizing it.
So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:36 (NIV)
Read Verses:
Psalm 139:13-16; Romans 8:19-21; Ephesians 2:10; 5:25b-27
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