In Search of True Freedom
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Change your Perspective
We need to have a change in perspective. Rather than focus on the problems, we should focus on how to solve them. Receive problems as opportunities for growth (Romans 8:28). Let’s think about whatever is true, noble, right, pure, and lovely (Philippians 4:8).
Friday, December 24, 2010
Pride and Freedom
If we justify our wrongdoings with excuses and do not accept it nor are accountable, we need to surrender our pride and remove our spiritual bandages from our eyes. Only this way we will begin to have the freedom that we so desire.
Freedom in Christmas
How can we be truly free these Christmas?
Christmas is simply to remember how great is God’s love that He decided to send His Son Jesus to this world to, not only be born in a humble manger over two thousand years ago, but to continue to be born every day in the hearts of those who decide to make Him their Lord and Savior (John 3:16). Just as we give presents to people during their birthdays, God wants us to give Him everything that is an obstacle in our relationship with Him. If we give Him our lives and walk with Him in an intimate relationship, we will be able to understand the true meaning of Christmas and His love, joy, and peace will reign in our hearts forever because His truth will set us free.
Merry Christmas!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Friday, December 17, 2010
My Freedom does not depend on others
Article posted by my friend on living your calling:
http://blog.rescue-mission.org/bid/50240/Living-Your-Calling
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Bickering and Freedom
Freedom keeps us soaring, but quarreling destroys our ability to fly (page 40).
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Forgiving Provides Freedom
Forgiving is the only way to experience freedom; it frees us from the emotional yoke that keeps us from spiritual growth.
Holiness
Church growth alone is not a threat to Satan. Church growth is only a threat to the devil when it is accompanied by holiness -- Sergio Scataglini, The Fire of His Holiness
Where does our Freedom Begins?
Our freedom begins in our soul, mind and spirit. What do you think about all day long? The Apostle Paul has the key:
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.—Philippians 4:8
Insecurity vs. Faith
The more the level of insecurity is reduced, the more the level of faith will grow (page 47).
Things that Matter
“Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Do not be Deceived
If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.— 1 John 1:8-9 (NIV)
Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom
Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.--2 Corinthians 3:17
My Freedom...
My Freedom:
1. Is Found in Forgiveness
2. Does Not Depend on Others
3. Is Not in Possessions
4. Is Not in Circumstances
5. Is Found by Accepting God as My Lord
6. Is Found in Character
7. Is Found in Service
Silence the Ignorant by Doing Good
It is God's will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men. Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God.— 1 Peter 2:15-16 (NIV)
The weak can never forgive
The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong. -- Mahatma Gandhi
There are two freedoms
There are two freedoms—the false, where a man is free to do what he likes; the true, where he is free to do what he ought.—CHARLES KINGSLEY
Some Bible Verses About Freedom
"Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth;shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert."Isaiah 43:18-19 (KJV)
"Everything is permissible for me"—but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible for me"—but I will not be mastered by anything."1 Corinthians 6:12 (NIV)
"Everything is permissible"—but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible"—but not everything is constructive."1 Corinthians 10:23 (NIV)
"If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed"John 8:36 (KJV)
"We have escaped like a bird out of the fowler's snare; the snare has been broken, and we have escaped."Psalm 124:7 (NIV)
"I will walk in freedom,for I have devoted myself to your commandments."Psalm 119:45 (NLT)
"Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live under the freedom of God’s grace."Romans 6:14 (NLT)
"But you must be careful so that your freedomdoes not cause others with a weaker conscience to stumble."1 Corinthians 8:9 (NLT)
"For the Lord is the Spirit, and whereverthe Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom."2 Corinthians 3:17 (NLT)
"But the Scriptures declare that we are all prisoners of sin,so we receive God’s promise of freedom only by believing in Jesus Christ."Galatians 3:22 (NLT)
"For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters.But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love."Galatians 5:13 (NLT)
Friday, December 10, 2010
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