Celebrating MY Freedom (July words)

Celebrating MY Freedom

“I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.” Psalm 119:45

 

Every year on July 4^th our country celebrates its freedom from Britian. There will be cookouts, parties, family reunions, and fireworks to enjoy and remind us of how far this country has come and the sacrifices made to get to this point. Of course, America isn’t perfect, but it’s better than it was and can continue to improve if it follows the basic principles it was founded on. This sounds a lot like the life of a Christian. We’ve been freed from the bondage of sin by the blood of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit. Of course, we’re not perfect, but we’re better than we used to be and will continue to grow if we believe and follow the basic principles, values, and standards that God has given us. We don’t have to wait to celebrate! EVERY DAY with every breath we are reminded of how far we’ve come and the sacrifice Jesus made for our souls to be free. Our corporate worship services are our opportunities to encourage one another and rejoice TOGETHER for the things God has done. Remember: You are as free as you want to be.  “Celebration time, come on! Let’s celebrate!”

~Lady Paula

MY BIG MAC STORY

MY BIG MAC STORY

“This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” ~2 Corinthians 5:17

As many of you know, I've really been trying to eat healthfully: more fruits and vegetables and less junk food. Well, the other evening I was out late and decided to grab something to eat before heading home. SOMEHOW I ended up in the McDonald's drive-thru ordering a Big Mac (with no pickles; so they'd have to make a fresh one). Now I haven't had a Big Mac for a minute. I used to eat them all the time, but since I changed my eating habits I really haven't missed them at all.  While I was eating the Big Mac I told myself, "Self, you've done so well that this little slip up won't hurt anything. Plus, you deserve it. You've been working hard all week doing stuff for everybody else so go ahead and do this for you." I must confess: I ate the WHOLE thing and enjoyed EVERY bite! Well..... I should've prayed first and listened to the Holy Spirit and not me!!!!! The next morning I was SOOOO sick; my stomach was turning upside down. As I was praying for healing that morning, the Holy Spirit revealed ALOT of things to me; too much to get into right now, but I will share them with you in weeks to come. I will tell you this: He reminded me of the above scripture, and that I'm not who I once was. My life has changed (and is changing) and doesn't have room or tolerance for the old stuff I used to do.

To be continued……………..

~Lady Paula