My mind wanders from time to time (?) and today is one of those days. While we celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence today, we can celebrate a spiritual declaration of independence every day!
Galatians 5:1
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.”
Here are a few examples:
PAST SINS
II Chronicles 7:14 “If My people, who are called by My name, will humble
themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will
I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”
Romans 6:11 “Consequently, you too must think of yourselves
as (being) dead to sin and living for God in Christ Jesus..”
GUILT
Psalms 32: 1,2,5,6 “Blessed is he whose
sins are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed are those whose
sins the LORD does not count against them, and in whose spirit is no deceit…You
forgave the guilt of my sin.”
Isaiah 43:25 “I, even I, am He Who
blots out your sins, for My own sake and remember your sins no
more”.
LONELINESS
Hebrews 13:5 "I will never
forsake you or abandon you.”
Isaiah 54:10 “For the mountains
may depart, and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love
shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,”
says the Lord, who has compassion on you.”
ANGUISH
Matthew 11:28-29 “Come to me, all you who
labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you
and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest
for yourselves.”
Psalms 107:19-21 “Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he saved
them from their distress. He sent forth his word and healed them; he rescued them
from the grave. Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his
wonderful deeds for men.”
FEAR
Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified
because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you
nor forsake you."
Psalms
27:1 “The LORD is my light and my
salvation-- whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life-- of whom
shall I be afraid?"
HAVE A
BLESSED INDEPENDENCE DAY!
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