Freedom - a word conveying lightness of load, but carrying much responsibility.
A domesticated bird lives safely within the confines of its cage, but the desire to soar soundlessly and weightless on the waves of the wind are ever present.
The freedom of choices we make, the words we utter, the actions we take are never self-contained, but rather reach out to those around us and settle in places maybe never forseen.
Freedom is precious and worth defending, but taken within the realm of my brothers and sisters, my freedom may be harmful to yours.
Therefore, I am free to voice my opinion, but not to habitually bind it on another.
I am free to believe or disbelieve, but not to harass another to make my point.
I am free to loosen the hold CONTROL has over my heart...instead listening with compassion and reacting in love.
I am free to live life joyfully, unashamed of my faith - yet knowing every moment holds learning experiences - keeping my mind full of God's promises to lead and convict, with humility and an eagerness to admit my faults and transgressions.
Freedom is worth nothing unless Christ is in it and in me. May we always act, react, and engage each other within the definition of freedom that Jesus spoke.
A domesticated bird lives safely within the confines of its cage, but the desire to soar soundlessly and weightless on the waves of the wind are ever present.
Freedom is precious and worth defending, but taken within the realm of my brothers and sisters, my freedom may be harmful to yours.
Therefore, I am free to voice my opinion, but not to habitually bind it on another.
I am free to believe or disbelieve, but not to harass another to make my point.
I am free to loosen the hold CONTROL has over my heart...instead listening with compassion and reacting in love.
I am free to live life joyfully, unashamed of my faith - yet knowing every moment holds learning experiences - keeping my mind full of God's promises to lead and convict, with humility and an eagerness to admit my faults and transgressions.
Freedom is worth nothing unless Christ is in it and in me. May we always act, react, and engage each other within the definition of freedom that Jesus spoke.
For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Gal. 5:13-14
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