"... But now you are free from the power of sin and have become slaves of God. Now you do those things that lead to holiness and result in eternal life.

Rom 6:22

This morning I am struck with an eearie sense that there are some things in my life that are not leading me into a deeper and closer walk with Christ. Rather just the opposite. There are things that are hindering my relationship with Christ. As a Christ follower I know I am free...Praise God I am free to live without the fear of condemnation or judgement because of my sin...Christ has forgiven me.... but that freedom was not secured for me so that I could continue to live my life my way... my freedom was secured in Christ so that I could live my life HIS way! You see the paradox I consistetly struggle with in my own life is this... for Christ to live His life in me and thru me ... I have to die! And honestly I hate to die! So when I feel that my life is out of balance and spiritually unhealthy ...I know the one thing I must do... FEED my Faith and my flesh will STARVE! And that is really what the Bible is telling me today in Romans 6. I have a choice...I can choose to do those things (or pursue those things) that will lead me farther away from God or I can choose to do those things that will lead me into a deeper relationship with Christ. My prayer today is that God you would give me the power and strength to turn away from those worthless things (even good things) that can bring no LIFE to my walk with you, and in its place give me a deep desire to give myself wholly & completely to those things that will draw me closer to you!


Not Ashamed....Bill