I wanted to make a list of some of the things the Lord has set me free from. A reminder of sorts, and a list to bring glory to the Savior, who set me free.
1. FEAR. The Lord has set me free of fear. I know that there is nothing to fear except the Lord. I try to live my life without fear. I try to be willing to do what ever it takes, to walk wherever He would have me go, and the only thing I fear is HIM. One day I will give an account, and I fear it, praise God I have the Son who has wiped my sins away! He has made my scarlet sins white as snow.
2. ADDICTION. I have been miraculously set free from addictions to drugs, and alcohol. I had to abstain, but after a while the Lord washed the craving and desire for alcohol from my heart. I prayed that God would give me a miracle like that, as I had heard He did for others. And He did. He set me free. Today, I have NO desire to drink myself away. I am so free, that I am able to drink one drink and stop, to no longer desire to continue drinking. I choose not to drink most of the time, because there is just no desire to do so. But I am no longer a slave to addiction. (Narcotics Anonymous says “Once an alcoholic, always an alcoholic.” They do not believe in total freedom from alcohol, only in total abstinance, therefore alcohol is always a temptation to them, and to drink one glass would send them back to slavery. It is my opinion that even though they abstain, they are not free.) I am free.
3. FOOD. After I was set free from drugs and alcohol, I began to use food as a comfort, and as a weapon. I prayed that the Lord would set me free from food, and today I fast, I eat when I am hungry, I stop when I am full, and I no longer feel condemned by my use of food. Furthermore I have begun to lose weight. *yippee*
4. RAGE. Ever since I was a teen I have dealt with rage. As a teen I used to hit walls, or lockers with my fists, I played physical contact sports to channel the rage. As I grew these outlets became unacceptable, but I was still full of rage. I would get so angry I would turn beet red, I would be screaming on the inside, and sometimes on the outside. I would have to send my son to his room so I didn’t harm him. I was frequently on the verge of losing control! (A scary place to be!) But a friend of mine pointed this out to me, and I agreed that it was a problem. I spoke with my pastor’s wife, and she prayed for me. Ever since then I have been free. The Lord has set me free! Praise God!
5. SEXUAL IMMORALITY. As a youth I gave away my gift. Over and over. I was promiscuous, filled with lust and nasty things like that. When I got saved my behavior changed, but my heart was still sinful, and a slave. The Lord has been faithful to set me free from lustful thoughts, and actions. He has restored my innocence to me. I am again able to blush. Because He has set me free, He has restored my relationship with my husband! Praise God! I am free indeed!
Well… I am free of all these things. But you know what I need to be set free from now? Pride and Arrogance. After having been freed from these previous things, I have realized that I am UNABLE, UTTERLY unable to free myself from sin, this kind or any kind. No matter how hard I might try I cannot make myself stop being arrogant, or prideful. I cannot make myself meek or humble. Only Christ can set me free.
I pray that the Lord will bring me low. Give me a meek and contrite heart, and a humble spirit. I pray that He will make me low, so that Christ may be glorified in me. And I believe He can and will do it. What a blessing it will be! Praise God I will be free indeed!
–Meg
Meghan,
You are a treasure… and it is evident of your growth in the things of God. Thank you for your heart and gift of friendship…our paths have crossed with purpose for the Kingdom… According to your faith, be it done for you… Love Joanie
Hey Joanie!
Nice to see you here. I can't tell you how it touches me that you coome to read my blog, and that you even comment to let me know you are there. Thanks! I love you too, can't wait to see you tomorrow night it is going to rock!
Love,
Meg
Ah yes… rage… my old friend…
I too had a SERIOUS problem with an uncontrollable rage. Mostly gone now since the Lord has made me so incredibly happy, but he does show up for an unwelcomed visit from time to time.
I'm bad… it's a good thing His grace covers it all, because sister, I'm soooo bad.
Take care,
Rand
Excellent list Meg, to tell you the truth, I think you have grown greatly in the Lord in recent times… I really think that He is filling you with His wisdom… and as long as you continue to repent in the areas of arrogance and pride, He will work with you there too, and you will become a humble woman indeed. I can already see it starting… just that you can admit your pride is a sign of it! I'll pray for you in this area.
Love,
Art
Hi Meg,
I have read your blog on and off now for several months. I find your blog helpful, insightful, and non-judgemental as so many that talk about being a “righteous Christian” do.
Keep up the great work!
Layla
Layla,
Thanks for visiting and reading! your comment was very encouraging as lately no one seems to be much interested in what I have to say. I have started to feel that I ought to take the blog in a slightly different direction. A bit less controversy and a bit less teaching, with a bit more personal anecdotes. Thanks for coming by, and especially for letting me know you are here.
In Christ,
Meg
Your blog just blessed me so much. I just came out of some addictions of my own recently, and I am still walking in the freedom that comes with it. You are a blessing, and I thank God for your testimony, may his anointing stay upon you!
In Christ
Shane
*The stone the builders rejected, hath become the chief cornerstone*
Psalm 118:22