INDEPENDENCE DAY

2 Corinthians 3:17 (NIV)
Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.

This upcoming week all across America people will be decorating picnic tables, cooking on the grills, shooting fireworks, and entertaining friends and family. We will be celebrating Independence Day also known as Fourth of July.  The fourth of July memorializes the date that the original thirteen colonies declared their freedom from the Kingdom of Great Britain by adopting the Declaration of Independence.

The text above is refers through the Holy Spirit, God provides freedom from sin and condemnation. According to Romans 8:1-2 (NIV), therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.

When you trust Jesus Christ, we are loved, forgiven, and freed to live for Him.  When we trust Christ to save us, He takes all of our heavy burdens that are weighing us down and robbing us of our freedom. Give your burdens to Jesus Christ and watch the fireworks of blessings pour out over your life.

Heavenly Father,

I love the independence I received when I surrendered my life to you.  You are my rock and fortress! I can bring all my heavy burdens to you and experience the freedom from guilt and shame. Jesus I thank you for losing your independence for me to have freedom.

In Jesus Name,

Amen.

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