- Galatians 5:1 - It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. *********
We have all the time in world to work through our issues before the Lord without fear because the Lord is fully dedicated to our freedom and wholeness. All we need to do is remain connected to Him through all our processes and never bail out.
Life dominating issues may not resolve themselves according to our time table or the time table of our friends and families. The Lord doesn’t have a time limit on when we resolve various issues. We need to adjust our expectations in light of what we might be dealing with. Deep brokenness that has been around for decades, could take many years to overcome because there are so many deep facets of our lives that the Lord is working on. If you were abused as a child, working through trust issues could take many years to resolve into adulthood. Various addictions that have dominated your life can also take many years to work through. It could be behavioral issues such as anger, pride or sexual habits. It’s not unusual for there to be many fall backs along the way. This is where many people can withdraw from the Lord because they may disqualify themselves thinking He has as well.
If you keep on falling, you have not committed the unpardonable sin, nor have you been given over to the devil or that you are truly a lost cause. We are our worse judge through perfectionism and legalism. This could arise from self loathing, self acceptance issues, self hatred, guilt, shame, self condemnation among others where we put ourselves in the dog house. We may feel that the Lord has gotten fed up with us or is deeply disappointed because we keep on making mistakes in our walk. Nothing could be further from the truth. You may need compassionate counseling, comfort, care, prayer, discipleship and support. The Lord is all for it for you.
What is so amazing is the truth of Gal 5:1 that Jesus set the stage for us to become free. We have over arching permission to work out our stuff under the umbrella of freedom in Jesus. It will surely lead to more freedom. Our freedom in Him leads us to freedom that begets more freedom. We are on the freedom road!! If you are struggling, in the midst of that you are under Him where in time you will get more and more victory and change. In I John 3:5-6 it says, “But you know that He appeared so that He might take away our sins. And in Him is no sin. No one who lives in Him keeps on sinning.” You have a relationship with Him and you may feel it’s not perfect. No worries because you are living in Him. Since you live in Him, guaranteed your life will change bit by bit, week by week, month by month, year by year, decade by decade. All the while if you stumble and get back up, you are changing and your freedom in Him is shining brighter and brighter. He always says to get back up and keep on going.
In Mat 7:7-11 is says to keep on seeking, knocking and asking and that our Father in heaven will indeed give us good gifts. Be persistent in asking Him to help you with whatever it is. Be convinced that you are in His arms no matter what because you belong to Him. His perfect love doesn’t involve punishment. If you make a mistake, He will not reject you. Don’t reject you either then. Always run back to Him and let Him hold you. Get back up and keep on loving those around you. You aren’t a phony. You are a man or woman who is growing up and taking up your true self in Him and you are always filled with the Holy Spirit.
Keep on practicing His presence by always coming to Him with openness and confession. His presence is the hope of restoration and growth. If you hang around Him, His light will rub off on you so get up and keep on dialoguing with Him. Such is the freedom we have in Jesus. You are adored by Him.
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