Freedom Is An Internal Journey, Not The Absence of External Turmoil

“So Christ has really set us free. Now make sure that you stay free,
and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law.”

Galatians 5:1 (NLT)

MARCH 2 - Tacky blood dribbled down his stolid face, dotting his muscular forearm with tiny scarlet points. Nonetheless, the strapping middleaged man did not flinch. His ear was now pierced, proof positive that
he rejected the freedom that was dutifully offered him. Biblical law uniquely required that his ear be pierced with an awl if, after six years of servitude, a slave refused to be liberated and decided to remain permanently
with his master. He made the decision inwardly, therefore, an outward sign was needed to demonstrate that decision to the world—he chose not to become free.

This principle must be totally understood in order for us to be freed spiritually, financially, emotionally, and physically. Freedom does not happen from the outside in, but from the inside out. God clearly called us to walk in this divine freedom. However, we cannot obtain true freedom unless we focus on changing what lies on the inside, before ever attempting to change what’s on the outside. Solomon wisely exhorts, “Above all else guard your heart, for from it spring the issues of life.” Then the apostle Paul states, “Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

God gave us His Word, the divine handbook of life. We are to fill our hearts and renew our minds with its substance. As we sow the seed of God’s Word into our minds, we experience the freedom Jesus purchased
for us on the cross. Jesus said, “Continue in My Word, and you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” I desire to walk freely, and I believe you do too. Freedom begins with His Word.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I am free to live as Christ lived. I walk in freedom because I am changed from the inside. I have the truth, and the truth makes me free.

Day 2: Audio Confession

Family Scripture Reading

2 Corinthians 7

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What You Learn On Sunday Will Be Stopped By Your Worry On Monday

“The thorny ground represents those who hear and accept the good news,
but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the cares of this life
and the lure of wealth, so no crop is produced.”

Matthew 13:22 (NLT)

FEBRUARY 5 - “Gas prices skyrocket! Shocking new terrorist plots! Illegal drugs cause an upsurge in crime! Supermarket produce tainted with deadly bacteria!” Today’s global headlines could make even the tiniest sparrows stop flying and start worrying. But the Bible tells us that worry chokes the Word of God, congesting our lives like strangling traffic jams, making it of no effect. Can you imagine that? Worry actually stops God’s Word from working inside your life. We must understand that worry is not something with which to toy or take lightly.

Our every worry is the proof that God-honoring faith is sorely absent! You cannot worry and walk in faith at the same time. The moment faith boldly enters the room is the moment worry must fearfully exit. Whenever we worry, we factually document that we don’t truly believe what God said. Remember — God’s greatest pleasure is to be believed, and His greatest disappointment is to be doubted. So what does our worry say about our faith in God?

Although we may get excited about the principles taught to us on Sunday, we must refuse worry on Monday to see God’s Word manifest in our lives. Never forget: when worry fretfully and nervously knocks at your door, you must allow the Word of God to valiantly answer! Then, worry will flee in stark terror like an enemy exposed.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I walk by faith and not by sight. I refuse to look at my circumstances knowing that whatever I focus on will multiply. I will have Jesus answer the door when worry comes knocking. I stand on Your Word and I refuse to allow worry to enter my life.

Day 5: Audio Confession

Family Scripture Reading

1 Corinthians 6

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