With good will render service, as to the Lord, and not to men, knowing that whatever good thing each one does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether slave or free. – Ephesians 6:7-8
As I read this verse today, I asked myself a question. Which am I… slave or free? To be perfectly honest, I am a slave to my illness. I am trapped inside this body that I don’t have much control over anymore. I’m a prisoner to pain and sometimes a wheelchair. Yep, put my name down in the “slave” column.
But my spirit, oh, well that’s another matter altogether. My spirit flies free. She laughs in the face of every challenge, because she knows that each challenge has already been met, each battle is already won, and that her chains are gone. My spirit is not a slave. Put her down in the “free” column.
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So which will dictate the way I live my life?
Keep watching and praying that you may not come into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” – Mark 14:38
Dear Lord, strengthen our weak flesh to match our free spirits. Thank You for working supernaturally in our lives to keep us free and dancing. In Jesus’ Name, Amen…
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May God Bless You,
Shelly
I often try to rely on my own strength. I am not capable of going forward without him and without leaning on his graciousness.
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Praying for you, Debbie, as you learn to lean on Him. Would you pray for me, too? I’m one of the worst for that! Heart Hugs, Shelly <3
Yes, I will most definitely be praying. Blessings Shelly 🙂
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I love this post! Freedom isn’t about our external circumstances! I hope you’re doing well!
Thanks, Kirra! You are so right about that! I’m doing ok. My recovery is going very well, but now I have the flu. Appreciate the continued prayers! Heart Hugs, Shelly <3
Love your heart behind this, Shelly… And praise God for free spirits, even when our bodies don’t cooperate.
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Praising God with you, Sharita! Heart Hugs, Shelly <3
Aw, thanks for this Shelly! My ‘word’ for this year is FREE and here is a beautiful message that touches my heart greatly. Heart hugs to you, dear one!
Yay, Jennifer! I’m so glad God could get this message to you having to do with your one word! Heart Hugs (real tight), Shelly <3
Shelly,
Nice meeting you through Sharita. Such encouragement to those who are bound by anything in their lives.
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Amy, I’m so glad to meet you, as well! Thank you for encouraging me with your comment! Heart Hugs, Shelly <3
Thank you for your words, found them very encouraging!
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I’m so glad you were encouraged, Molly! Thank you for blessing me by commenting. Heart Hugs, Shelly <3
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