Need Some Freedom!

+Freedom is set by God’s boundaries. +Boundaries are to protect us from sin.

*Jesus has set us free from sin (Rom 6:6-7, Gal 5:1)
*Jesus has NOT set us free to sin (Rom 6:1-6, 13)

Freedom of choice is impossible for non-believers, because they lack God’s Authority and the Power to resist temptation.
*  ” For we know that the Law is spiritual, but I am of flesh, sold into bondage to sin. ” Romans 7:14

When believers sin, it is the flesh that sins. Our sin does not define us, for:
* God sees the person who has accepted His Son as their Savior.
*God sees who the Son has saved.
**We are free of guilt and can move forward in growing with God.

It’s the same with any problem in life.
Some people RUN from their problems. Other people FACE them.
*The irony of this choice is that people who run from their problems seek RELIEF, but end up in PAIN.
***** People who face their issues experience pain, but end up relieved.

Is there anyone you need to seek forgiveness from?
*Acknowledging our sin is the first step. *Humbling ourselves and taking actions to restore is the next step.

“When He comes, He will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment.” John 16:8 * God doesn’t use guilt & shame to stop you from sinning the same sin again.
*Hebrews 4:16 : Come to God with confidence…
*Job 15:5 “For your guilt teaches your mouth, And you choose the language of the crafty.
*James 4: 7 Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. (You can resist by having on the full armor of God (Eph 6:11-18).

*Choose the Work of the Holy Spirit!
The Holy Spirit speaks to and convicts the heart.
1) The Holy Spirit abides in us.
-John 14:16
2) The Holy Spirit teaches us.
– John 14:26
3) The Holy Spirit testifies concerning Christ.  John 15:26
4) The Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin.  John 16:7-8

Trust the Lord in all things, and don’t worry.  Even when things are undone and seem chaotic. The Lord is with you.  *He will lead you in the path of righteousness, and establish you on the road to destiny.
*  When the world around you is inconsistent and unreliable, the Lord is your place of stability and freedom.  He will not leave you nor forsake you.  He will remain faithful and perform HIS word.

Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

“Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.  For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death.  For what the Law could not do, weak as it was through the flesh, God did: sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and as an offering for sin, He condemned sin in the flesh,”Romans 8:1-3

Don’t run or Hide from God because of Guilt or Shame!!
GOD LOVES US SO MUCH!!!
Quit believing the lies!!
*Baggage of Guilt…
-Is Full Of Regrets
-Is Easy To Hold Onto
-Doesn’t Let Us Walk In God’s Forgiveness

*Putting Down The Baggage Of Guilt…
-Changes the way you interact with people.
-Changes How You interact with God.
-Changes how we see God.

Most Christians pray, “Lord, just give me victory in this one battle.” But the Lord
responds, “I will give you that, yet I have much more in store for you.
* I want to subdue your enemy but not just one victory at a time.
*I want you to have total victory!”

God wants to give you power not just to overcome, but to subdue every
enemy!
*He wants you not just to conquer sin but to be more than a conqueror.
-Not just to have life but life more abundantly.
– Not just to have joy but joy
unspeakable and full of glory.
– Not to be free of fear, Guilt, Shame just for a day, a week or a month—but ALL the days of your life! FREEDOM!
***  My dear children, you come from God and belong to God. You have already won a big victory over those false teachers, for the Spirit in you is far stronger than anything in the world.
(1JN 4:4).
I thank and praise and glorify you Father God for not giving up on me, thank you
for working on me and preparing me for what you have called me to.  Thank you Lord for continuing to knock on the door of my heart, for giving me the desire to open my heart to you, for coming into my heart and abiding with me Lord. Thank you for imparting to me your peace, your love, your strength and your joy and for shielding me and protecting me. Thank you for providing for me, everything that I need each day.  Lord, you provide. You Lord give me the desires of my heart and what  I desire the most is— you Lord and to be pleasing in your eyesight. In Jesus name I pray.
Amen

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