Released

I know what it’s like to feel trapped with no way out. It is discouraging to feel helpless and stuck. It can be suffocating and depressing to feel so out of control of myself and the situation that I find myself in. When I look back on those times, I’m so thankful for people who helped get me free from the trap of sin. I’m so thankful that the Lord worked through them to get me the freedom I needed from the mess that my sin creates. I was reminded this morning that when others help me, they are the hands and feet of Jesus for me.

I get so frustrated with myself when I know what I know and then I do what I do. Sin is so attractive and alluring. In my misery and frustration, Jesus rescues and releases me from the hold of sin. Check this out…

²⁴ Oh, what a miserable person I am! Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin and death? ²⁵ Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord. So you see how it is: In my mind I really want to obey God’s law, but because of my sinful nature I am a slave to sin. (Romans 7:24-25 NLT)

Release means freedom.

Release means opportunity.

Release means restoration.

Release means forgiveness.

I am profoundly thankful that Jesus has saved my soul and forgiven me. He knows me best AND He loves me the most. His releasing me from the grip of sin is HUGE!  He loves me. He restores me. He forgives me. He sets my feet back on the good road. He is so patient. He is so kind. It’s not hard to follow Jesus because of the depth of His love for me.

Pressing On!

Dwayne