Freedom Stitches

"You my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather serve one another in love." Galatians 5:13

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Stitching states on a quilt. Is that what the LORD has done with our country? How is it that we imagine we did it ourselves. What self made stitches need pulled out?

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Freedom is really beyond my ability to understand having been born in the US. I take it all for granted. In doing so my sinful nature does creep in and serves self, not others. The love of self is the only thing I see when freedom rings. What's in it for me? What is the impact on my life? How can I enjoy my freedom? Why don't I have more freedom? I'm gonna protect MY freedom. It's all about me.

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The gift becomes abused. The purpose and meaning missed. Totally blinded by my sinful nature, the love of others becomes a chore and responsibility.....even the cost of freedom.

God's purpose for freedom is to set me free from myself. Captive by self is a prison only Jesus can set free. The path to freedom is obedience to love others in love. In love not a chore but desire.

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Our freedom is to love. This is our purpose. Free from self to love. Free from fear to love. Self will lie to self. How horrible that is, yet so true. Seeing the path to freedom with its sacrifices does not look appealing to self. It screams turn back. Do not seek the treasure. The treasure is empty.

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I praise Jesus that HE alone can anchor me. No matter how far my heart betrays me or Him, i am roped to the Rock through His Word. That small flame, He bursts with power.

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"Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God." 1 Peter 2:16

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Chose to live as servant of God and we are free. Free without worry of corruption. Free from self justification. Free from excuses. Free to LIVE a real life.

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May God continue to bless America stitching hearts as well as states.