3-15pm
At the end of May, when I left CCFm, I as nervous about how I would cope emotionally. When you give so much of yourself to something and then walk away from it, the plummet can be steep and painful. I wanted to avoid that. One of the things I did was jump into an extra Bible study. I joined a group of amazing like-minded women on a Tuesday morning to travel with Beth Moore on a Breaking Free journey….
At the first meeting, I only knew (and not very well) the hostess, Alison. She asked each of us what had bought us to the course. My answer was that I wanted to find my identity in Christ as I had been so focused on the Rise and Shine show, that I felt my identity was from the radio. Unbeknown to me, God would use this course to keep me grounded in the knowledge that He has more for me – there would be no depression; no post-Rise and Shine meltdown; no lack of direction. God used this course to reassure me that all I had been doing was right and that I must keep on keeping on in Him. Today, He spoke louder than other weeks. It was like the whole programme, which culminated today, was gift wrapped with a red ribbon. Beth Moore began by saying she would outline our identity in Christ. As she said those words, it all came together. Just three points: I am a witness for Christ; I am a warrior for Christ; I am Christ’s bride. When I look in the mirror, that’s what I am, whether I see it or not…
What moved me this morning, as we held our final meeting was the importance of being there; of women gathering, sharing, testifying, learning, appreciating, praying, crying, laughing and growing. We were there to break free – break free from anything that hinders our relationship with God and the abundant life that He wants us to have. While I can say “I am free”, I can also say, “I need Jesus every day for me to stay free.” After I left the meeting this morning, I had to go to Tokai to get something. As I drove away, I turned on CCFm, in time to hear the start of the next song……”I AM FREE! I AM FREE! I AM FREE”, the singer roared. “I’VE BEEN SET FREE!” How appropriate was that? God knew I would turn the radio on at 2-35pm in time for that song to draw me back to the blessing of freedom.
Galatians 5:1
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
Yip. Christ will set you free; then stay connected to Him. Keep laying down your burdens at His feet. Leave the devastation of your past for Him to carry. The ton of worry that sits upon your shoulder is not for you to lug about. Shed it. Allow Him to carry it. Leave in His hands fear of the future, health issues, financial problems, concern for your children, anxiety over exams, impossible situations you have no control over. Leave it all to Him. Don’t be burdened again by the yoke of slavery!
Breaking Free! It’s a fantastic course, that will impact your life today and your journey ahead.
Thank you to ALL my new friends. What a blessing!
Keep the smile going.
God bless you!
In His Grip,
Helga xx 🙂
Gratitude Pic….50th birthday cake – scrumptious – thanks Sue…one more sleep to 50!
