Welcome brothers and sisters with Heartstrings

Freedom is the desire of nations, peoples and regardless of our circumstances we can find true freedom in Christ Jesus! So lift up your heavy hands and give thanks! There is no power that can reduce us to the level hopelessness unless we choose to accept that position. Be raised up in Christ our Lord and claim victory!

I love what Galatians 5:1 says..."In [this] freedom Christ has made us free [and completely liberated us]; stand fast then, and do not be hampered and held ensnared and submit again to a yoke of slavery [which you have once put off]."

My liberty came when I asked Jesus to be Lord of my life. Every day as I sit at His feet, read His Word and seek direction for my day, I am victorious. No matter what comes or if I slip into sin again, I call on Him and am changed. He knows my weakness and I trust His Spirit in me to sustain me and bring me along the path of His choosing. The path of freedom.

It is really summed up in this. If I choose to snooze and let the "little" sins corrupt me while never bringing them into the Light; that becomes baggage. My shoulders are not meant to carry that load. It is like having lost the weight, dropping it to the floor at Jesus feet and feeling the lifting of my arms in that weightless condition. 

Will we drop those things that weigh us down? Have you noticed the marks like deep impressions left after dropping a heavy backpack off your shoulders? Jesus takes away even the impressions of our sin, as those they were never there!

This will be short today. My time is limited. God's Word is always perfect for any occasion. I am so glad I could slip into my chair to write to you, even for a few minutes.

Psalm 5:11-12 tells us..."But let all those who take refuge and put their trust in You rejoice; Iet them ever sing and shout for joy, because You make a covering over them and defend them; let those also who love Your name be joyful in You and be in high spirits.

For You, LORD, will bless the [uncompromisingly] righteous [him who is upright and in right standing with You]; as with a shield You will surround him with goodwill (pleasure and favor)."

Praise the Lord for undeserved favor! Have you noticed that happening in your life? The closer you walk with Jesus, the closer others will want to come to you. They are drawn not by your good looks, your clothes, or money, but more by a simple smile or a word of thanks. Think about those who serve you in public everyday. Are you praying for their salvation? What opportunities has the Lord brought your way? 

You and I may not be a corner preacher with sign that says, "Repent, for the kingdom of God is near." It may be that you pause for another person to step in front of you in the line. It may be that you step up to bend down to pick something that has fallen for someone. As we take those steps behind or bend to retrieve the fallen, we are being a witness to the world. A Light that shines out in darkness. No lampshade to hide the Light. Let the Holy Spirit make all your appointments. You will be amazed at what the Lord will do! Amen?

Have a blessed and fruitful day in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and soon coming King, amen.

Abundance is...freedom to shine