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Day Four
34-38 Jesus said, “I tell you most solemnly that anyone who chooses a life of sin is trapped in a dead-end life and is, in fact, a slave. A slave is a transient, who can’t come and go at will. The Son, though, has an established position, the run of the house. So if the Son sets you free, you are free through and through. John 8: 34-38 MSG
What burdens weigh you down? Bind your mind, body and soul then slap the label SLAVE on top?—–Deadlines? Competition? Performance? Comparison?
I am sorry if this does not sound like a sweet love letter from Jesus, but God wants us to see the barriers keeping us from dancing in freedom.
When I have tunnel vision and I allow performance to be the motivation of my creativity, I become a slave. I may walk around as if everything is running smoothly(although my husband is beginning to ask questions. I get a bit quieter than usual.) The truth is, it feels as though I have a ball and chain pulling down my every step. I am not walking in the truth of how God sees me or His vision for me.
It is so wonderful that God knows the truth of who I am. His love will never leave me. With His sword, He swipes away the thick cords wrapped around me. I am again free to worship.
When I lie to myself saying, “I have no needs” or to others with, “I have it all together, I dig a bottomless hole with no way out. Barriers go up to community and to God. That is living as a slave.
Reread the bible verse. Specifically the last line.:
So if the Son sets you free, you are free through and through!
RECEIVE this verse into your soul. Allow God to swipe away the chords binding you.
Take at least 10 minutes (set a timer so you don’t need to think about it) and REFLECT upon what God wants to share with you. What barriers hold you back from Him, your art, your community, yourself? Ask God if there are ways to consistently walk in deeper freedom in these areas.
RESPOND to what God shared with you. In your specific genre (writing, drawing, photography painting, etc, ) can you express what you received? Are there ways you want to share here in joy and or for accountability?
This site and my Facebook page (Sandi A. Ackerman) are places where you are welcome to share your thoughts and growth. https://www.facebook.com/worshipcreatedream/ Questions are welcome too although I can only guarantee prayer.☺
