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It Is For Freedom You’ve Been Set Free

by Sarah Crockett December 6, 2023

written by Sarah Crockett

It is for freedom you’ve been set free is a promise in Galatians 5:1, but what does that actually mean?! I’ve heard this verses many times and it’s kind of confusing. I couldn’t wrap my brain around using a word to describe the same word as the action happening. When I run into roadblocks like this I like to ask (Matthew 7:7) the Holy Spirit for help and He showed up big time!

You’ve Been Set Free

Galatians 5:1 NIV – “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.”

Jesus died in your place so that you could walk in freedom every day of your life. We must ask ourselves, “Am I walking in freedom or have I fallen into the slave mentality of the world?” If your answer is the latter, don’t beat yourself up. We all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). But we don’t have to stay there!

You’ve been set free – that’s the truth! However, it is your choice if you choose to walk in the freedom that is provided in Christ. Many times the biggest things that hold us back are our beliefs about ourselves, God or others.

You’ve been set free, but if you aren’t walking in freedom take some time to reflect or journal your answers the to questions below. Remember, nothing can separate you from the love of Christ (Romans 8:35-39) and because of His love you’ve been set free!

Reflect

What is holding you back from the freedom you have in Christ?
What is one thing you can do to take a step towards freedom today?
Do you have an limiting beliefs about yourself, God, or others that are keeping you bound?
Is there anyone you need to forgive in order to step into freedom?
How do you practice gratitude for what Christ has done for you?
What could you do moving forward to stay thankful?

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Freedom From Suicidal Thoughts

by GOD TV July 29, 2022

written by GOD TV

I don’t know if you’ve gone through something very similar, like what I’ve gone through. My testimony and my story is that I’ve had a life of a lot of scary and hard things, which led to me not wanting to live and having suicidal thoughts. And I hope that if there’s anyone that’s struggling with that and is watching this can understand that you’re not alone.

I went through the same exact thing and it was super scary, super lonely, and it felt like God was nowhere to be found. But He was. Even in the darkness, He was holding my hands. Even if I couldn’t see Him, He was there. One day, I finally broke and I know you might be thinking, I’m already so broken, but when I mean break, I didn’t just break. I broke in His hands. I let Him just hold me as I was broken. I didn’t try to fix myself. I didn’t try to change anything. I just was broken. And He really did accept me as I was.

I opened up about my story, I opened up about how I was feeling in my church, in my community, not afraid anymore, because I was so desperate and ready for a change. And that is when the gold came through the cracks and put me back together. That is the key.

So Lord, I just pray that the person watching this video, they’re struggling with not wanting to live anymore, stress and anxiety, really just hopelessness. I pray God, that you help them break completely in your hands, so the gold can seep through the cracks and you can put them together. I pray that they’re just a little bit more brave and have courage to share with their friends, with their church, with their community, what they’re going through, because that’s part of the gold that’s going to seep through the cracks and put them together. There’s hope for them. God, help them realize that and help them see that, in Jesus’ Mighty Name. Amen.

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Walking In The Spirit

by GOD TV June 28, 2022

written by GOD TV

Hi, everyone. I have a word from the Lord that I believe is going to radically shift the way that you walk in the Spirit. Many times, I have experienced anxiety and stress and it has gotten so big that I become really overwhelmed, because of my circumstances or sometimes because of my overthinking. But the Lord has shown me a way to break through that anxiety. A way to break through that fear. The power of the name of Jesus.

The name of Jesus is so powerful that it breaks strongholds, it breaks oppression, it breaks fear and anxiety and depression. It breaks every single thing that you are struggling with. But I want you to know that as you actually are intentional about using the Word, the name of the Lord, you will be begin to experience the breakthrough that you are wanting. Proverbs 18:10 says, “The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.”

The next time you begin to experience this fear, or being overwhelmed, any of those feelings, the next time you begin to feel that, I want you to imagine yourself running into a tower. And that tower is actually the name of the Lord. And as you run into it, you close yourself inside of the tower and cover yourself under the name of Jesus, and then you are safe. The Lord says that He encamps around the one that He loves. You are safe when you declare the name of the Lord. When you are under the banner of Jesus’ name, no harm can come towards you, no harm can touch you, because you are covered by His presence.

I want to encourage you that you can use this in any situation, big or small, whether you’re struggling with your finances, or a health report popped up, or you’re having a difficult relationship. You can bring the name of the Lord into that situation, declare it and realize you’re actually safe and secure because you’re covered by His name.

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Where The Spirit Of The Lord Is There Is Freedom

by Sarah Crockett March 31, 2022

written by Sarah Crockett

2 Corinthians 3:17 says, “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom.” That means that where the Spirit of the Lord is not there is the opposite – bondage, fear, confusion, depression.

Here are two ways to invite the Spirit of the Lord into any environment:

#1 – Worship

Where Jesus is worshiped the Spirt of the Lord is…and where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom!

Worship can come in many different forms, what’s important is Who is being worshiped. Jesus is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords and He is the One worthy of all of our praise and honor. You can worship in many ways – singing, reading the Bible, playing an instrument, washing the dishes, folding the laundry… As believers, we can worship the Lord by doing anything we do in life unto Him.

Your worship to the Lord ushers in the Spirit of the Lord and, thus, freedom enters the room. Just imagine what could happen if you began to do every day tasks as worship unto the Lord. How free could you be?

#2 – Prayer

James 4:8 says, “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you…” Prayer is another way that we can invite God into our midst and where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom!

There is no “right” way to pray. Our relationship with the Father, Jesus and Holy Spirit is just that – a relationship. Prayer is your own personal, relational conversation with Him. Pray the way you pray…but if you need some ideas try one of these:

Pray scripture
Say your prayer out loud
Pray lyrics from a worship song
Journal
Write a song
Paint

Again, there is no “right” way to pray. However, it is important that we communicate with God through prayer so that His presence can come…and with His presence freedom becomes available.

Try Something

As you can see, there are several ways to usher in the presence of God in order to spend time with Him. The truth in 2 Corinthians 3:17 is a promise! Jesus paid for this promise, “where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom”, to be a reality in our lives.

If you’re feeling stuck, stop what you’re doing and take some time to worship or pray right now. Invite His Spirit into your circumstance and start accessing the freedom that is your inheritance!

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