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Yesterday Was Independence Day in My Country…
…and I’m proud of the freedoms its founders proclaimed. But what is true freedom? I’m under no delusion that any country, culture or class can grant me the kind of freedom for which my soul hungers. Because that kind of freedom can only by granted by the author of freedom itself. And that kind of freedom comes not from independence but, ironically, from recognizing my profound dependence upon the One who both created me and “in whom I live and move and have my being.”
“For he has humbled you, and in your hunger given you manna to eat, which neither you nor your ancestors knew, so you might understand that you do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of your Creator.” ~Deuteronomy 8:3
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Amen. There is Liberty in Christ, true liberty that no other can offer.
There is indeed, Pamela.
His truth sets us free.
There is no greater feeling of freedom than truly trusting God with everything in your life. Hard for our human Ego to do, but in letting go and letting God, we find freedom from stress and lack. God knows best! Trust Him.
Well said, Mitch.
Thank you, Andrew.
You’re welcome.
This is so inspiring Mitch, this simple fact has changed my life around.
I’m so happy to hear that, Ernie.
So true, Mitch. Our true freedom comes from Christ alone and the price he endured to gain it. Hope you had a great Independence Day 😍
Likewise, dear Kathy❣
Liberty alone cannot sustain freedom, it is held together by our Creator, paid for by his Son, and pursued by those who will lay down their lives for it in Jesus Christ.
With freedom comes service to the One who gave it.
A deacon in my former church used to say, “God is a one stop shop.”
We all find true freedom when we no longer exist.
It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.
Amen, Chris.
This is great, love your quote!
Thank you, Renate.
Amen – We have freedom, for Christ has set us free! We must always cherish this truth 🙂
Exactly, Perry.
America’s core founding is “In God we trust.” May we all remember and abide by that.
Amen! Lovely quote, Mitch.
Thank you, T.
My pleasure.
Yes, Mitch. Actually, the older I get, the more I realize that self-sufficiency has its limits.
Very true, Rakesh.
Dependence on God is the only path to true freedom!