Freedom

Often when the subject of freedom comes up, I automatically think of one party being freed from enslavement by another. It's easy to forget that you can be enslaved by yourself.
One thing I have really learned in the past few months is that even the people who seem to have it all together still struggle. There really isn't anyone who is perfect. It's been easier for me to share my troubles when I realize that there are others going through the same thing. I struggle with being open about my problems because I feel so inadequate compared to other people. But then I realize - I shouldn't be comparing myself to others in the first place. I should place myself next to God's standards. That is what I should strive for. That is what should dictate whether I'm making progress in certain areas of my life. It is when I compare myself to his requirement of perfection that I finally realize how far behind I have fallen. It is then that I realize the true miracle of his grace. Only then will I be free.


Click here to hear a song that seems to encapsulate my thoughts rather well.

All my chains I can’t disengage
And I don’t believe that I want to
One hand sings your praise the other brings me shame
I have selfishness to blame

And I’m singing for freedom
I know I’m not the only one
Praying to the One
Who can bring me this freedom
And I’m ready for change

Broken down I lay
I keep holding my chains
No longer bound but here I stay
I scream Father please
I need rescuing I need You and You alone

And I’m singing for freedom
I know I’m not the only one
Praying to the One
Who can bring me this freedom
I’m ready for... I’m ready for (change)

Still You patiently await
Yet I won’t just let go
I see You and You alone
Saying come follow me despair has come so You can see
Release

And so I’m singing for freedom
And so I’m singing for freedom

The time has come separation lost the war to love
Take my hand grace has found You where you once began
Your alive You're alive in the waking of new life
Take my hand in the end there’s only love
There’s only love

There’s only singing for freedom
I know I’m not the only One
Praying to the One
Who can bring me this freedom
And I’m ready for... I’m ready for...
Father please I need rescuing
I need You and You alone