July · Day 208 of 365
Bands Broken
Freedom in Christ
Scripture
“Ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.”
— Romans 8:15 (KJV)
Reflection
Freedom is the natural air of the Christian life. Romans 8:15 reminds us, "Ye have not received the spirit of…" The Spirit does not bind; He liberates. He frees us to love God, to love others, to be honest, to forgive, to forgive again. Today, ask the Spirit to free you from one thing — a fear, a resentment, a habit of mind — and trust Him to do it.
Prayer
Holy Spirit, lead me into deeper freedom today — freedom to love, to forgive, to rejoice. Amen.
Thought for the Day
How can I use my freedom in Christ to bless someone today?