Freedom

Thank you Lord for giving us true freedom. I don't feel trapped by pain or pleasure.
I'm on edge but I know I'm free. Help me to have faith that You can keep me safe forever.

Lord, thank you for showing me that freedom is far more than having a new car, and being able to drive whenever I like. It's interesting to see what I do with that freedom however. As the saying goes: What matters is not what we believe, but the choices we make.
With that in mind, I find it funny that I was really excited that I would be getting a whole lot done this morning because I had the freedom to do that with my car - belief. But the reality is, I slept in, had breakfast, did some research on the computer, had a long shower and still have not left.

So what do I do with the freedom that You offer me Lord. I'm I also refusing to fully use that either. I mean, surely I could do a lot worse with a car now - I could use the freedom to go to more parties, or just to go for a speed joy ride. But at the same time, I'm not using it for it's positive potential either. I've decided to keep to my old way - for now anyway. But I'll never grow up like that, that's how life will become stagnant.

Lord, I don't want my spiritual life to become stagnant either. So show me how I can make the most of the positive potential that Your freedom offers.
Amen.