Name: Linda
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
FREEDOM
Freedom
Throughout history, men and women have yearned for freedom
- to worship
- to speak
- to live a life of their own choosing.
Many have sacrificed much in the cause of freedom
- home and family
- fortune
- their very lives.
We are blessed to live in freedom purchased at such great cost
- free from oppression
- free from fear of unjust imprisonment
- free from slavery.
In spite of that so many are not free at all. They are
- bound by addictions
- imprisoned by fear
- burdened by guilt and oppressed by an enemy they cannot see.
True freedom came in the form of a baby over 2000 years ago. He
- left His home in glory
- gave up the riches of heaven
- gave His life for us.
When we come, by faith, to the cross we are set free. He
- breaks the chains that bind us
- takes away all fear
- cleanses us from sin and gives us victory over the enemy.
"IF THEREFORE THE SON SHALL MAKE YOU FREE, YOU SHALL BE FREE INDEED."
JOHN 8:36
Have a blessed Fourth of July everyone!!
7 Comments:
As well to you and yours.
Happy 4th of July to you and yours, dear Linda! I wish I could cross the border and come help you celebrate:-) Freedom has certainly come at a price and we must never forget those who fought to give us that freedom!! xoxo
Beautifully written Linda!! I just love this tribute :) I also wanted to be sure to thank you for your kind comments on my blog this week. You have such a beautiful gift of encouragement and you have touched my heart in a special way. I hope you enjoy the day with your family ~ Happy 4th of July!
that was beautiful! Happy 4th!
Happy Fourth to y'all, too! (I figured I could add the "y'all" since you're a fellow Texan. ;)
I loved this post, Linda.
beautiful! Happy 4th Linda!
You know - for some reason that has whirred in my head as well - that true freedom only comes from the cross.
Thank you so much for sharing it, Linda.
Blessings to you and yours this 4th of July. May our Lord and Savior continue to give you His freedom.
Post a Comment
<< Home