Freedom in Christ

Galations (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.

(5:4) You who are trying to be justified by law have been alienated from
Christ; you have fallen away from grace. (5:5) But by faith we eagerly
await through the Spirit the righteousness for which we hope. (5:6) For in
Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The
only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.
(5:7) You were running a good race. Who cut in on you and kept you from
obeying the truth? (5:8) That kind of persuasion does not come from the one
who calls you."

This was in my readings this morning and it totally lifted me. I have such
freedom in Christ, that I am no longer tied to the sins that have enslaved
me. I have a hope in a God that I will be righteous in His sight. The Lord
calls by name His children, I have called on the Lord and he has rescued me
from the pit of despair. I am grateful once again for each breath that he
has given me. Others may have more stuff, but I have more Love for Christ
because He has given me less than others. The nails in His hands set me
free because He has paid a ransom for my soul. Lord, thank you for the
people you have put in my life. I will sacrifice for you, nothing in
comparison to what you sacrificed for me but I will spend every day trying
to pay back the ransom you paid for me. Lord, do not let your blessings be
in vain, hear our prayers and see our desires and answer them according to
your will. Forgive me for my lack of trust in your plan for us. Lord, show
us where we are to go, when to start a family, where to live, what to say,
and how to follow your path. Reveal Lord to us through your eyes what you
want us to do. I thank you and praise your name, Lord.