Friday, December 23, 2016

Free!!! -- even when suffering

Christmas Eve

I was faithful to you when I was suffering... ~ Psalm 116:10 (CEV)

If the Son gives you freedom, you are free! ~ John 8:36 (CEV)

KEY IDEA:
The freedom that Christ gives us carries us through even the toughest of times.
PRAYER:
Lord, we like to brag about how faithful to you we are. Even if we don't say it aloud we think it in our minds. But it's really you who has been faithful to us. Your faithfulness frees us to live as your people -- even during the difficult times. Thank you for being so faithful. Keep my focus on your faithfulness rather than either my successes or shortcomings. I desire to live with that kind of freedom -- the kind of focused freedom which Christ gives to all who trust him. Amen.