Enslaved

Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. -- John 8:32 NIV

If you've read this blog for any length of time, no doubt you've seen me quote this particular verse. It is one of my favorites, because I'm a big fan of the plain, simple, truth. Even at it's most uncomfortable it is still the truth and the key to freedom.

But that begs the question...freedom from what? Freedom from having to care anymore? Freedom from being broke? Freedom from having to say 'I'm sorry'?

The things each of us need to be freed from are unique to us. We all, of course, need to be freed from sin and Jesus is the one to help with that. But what do you call the things in your life that have you physically, emotionally, and/or spiritually trapped? It's time to speak truth and give each one of them a name. Call it out for what it is. Admit to yourself and someone else who can help keep you accountable what those things are.

When you give the problems in your life a name and enlist the help first of Jesus and then of those Jesus has put in your life, you start down the path of freedom that comes from truth. It won't always be a easy path, but it IS the truthful path and it leads to Heaven.