Looking For Freedom?
Surrender your ALL to Jesus
Have
you ever thought "If I could be perfectly free, I would be
happy; I would have peace?" Many people have sought complete
freedom in order to have happiness in their life. People desire to be
free of all restraints, somehow believing that if they could do just
as they please, this would bring happiness. DOES
IT?
The
laughter and carefree atmosphere in the dim light of the bar appeals
to many with their promise of happiness. Young people with six packs,
cigarettes, cars and all night to indulge with their companions feel
assured of happiness.
These settings don't provide the peace and
happiness people are seeking.
Beyond this is drug use,
Marijuana, hallucinatory drugs, and crack promise wonderful "Highs".
Surely, you think, this would bring happiness, and with that
happiness, peace. DO
THEY?
Modern music which penetrates mind and body works together with alcohol and drugs to bring more highs. This does not bring real HAPPINESS either.
Indulging sexually to the fullest extent of human lust with no thought of self-restraint offers promise of fulfillment. It only brings an emptiness and disappointment. No, happiness is not found here.
Modern music which penetrates mind and body works together with alcohol and drugs to bring more highs. This does not bring real HAPPINESS either.
Indulging sexually to the fullest extent of human lust with no thought of self-restraint offers promise of fulfillment. It only brings an emptiness and disappointment. No, happiness is not found here.
In
our time many are promoting the thought that in these and other areas
we should be completely free to do just as we please. They believe
that there should be no law, no stigma, no ill feelings for the one
who indulges in these gratifications in his/her pursuit of happiness
and peace. It is thought that total freedom ought to bring peace and
happiness. Happiness is always to be found, they advocate, in yet
another indulgence, another high of some kind.
Surely,
you may think, if I am seeking only happiness I will not be held
responsible for whatever may be the result of my actions. You may
feel that you are entitled to your fair share of "Happiness".
In
view of the risks involved in such indulgences some popular cautions
are given: DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE; CRACK MAY KILL YOU; PRACTICE SAFE
SEX or IF PREGNANT, ABORTION IS AN ALTERNATIVE.
This advice is not the remedy.
This advice is not the remedy.
If
happiness is to be found in these way, why the lonely feelings in the
crowded bar? Why the low after the high? Why the uneasy feelings
after the indulgence? Why the letdown feeling after the intimate
relationship breaks off? If
indulgence brings happiness and peace, why do they always seem to be
just beyond your grasp? Why so many problems and why does life seems
so empty?
Self-indulgence
is not true freedom. It will never bring happiness or peace.
Self-indulgence is sin because it is service to self instead of
service to God and mankind.
Jesus
said in
Matthew 11:28-29,
"Come
to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you
rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and
lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."
How
is it with you? Do you feel uneasy and troubled? Do the problems in
the world and in your relationships cause you anxiety, guilt, and
fear? Do you sometimes wonder if anybody really loves and cares for
you?
Be assured God does love you. He is keenly interested that you find peace, freedom, and happiness. True peace comes not in indulging more, but in giving up yourself.
Yielding yourself to God and trusting Him brings rest to your soul.
Be assured God does love you. He is keenly interested that you find peace, freedom, and happiness. True peace comes not in indulging more, but in giving up yourself.
Yielding yourself to God and trusting Him brings rest to your soul.
John
14:27....Jesus
says: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you. I
do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be
troubled and do not be afraid.
Come
to Him with all your heart.
Give
to Him your past, present, and future. Repent of the empty, wasted
life you have been living. Only Jesus
Christ can
give you true
freedom, true happiness, true peace, and true love.
You will have hope for the future and the promise of eternal life if
you will remain faithful.
Where are you waiting for ? This is the real thing.
Remember, life is very short..... where are you going to spent eternity.
Where are you waiting for ? This is the real thing.
Remember, life is very short..... where are you going to spent eternity.
FREE AS THE BIRDS
To
sing a song, to praise His Name
cause we're so mighty glad He came
He took our sins, He carried our share
He set us free and taught us His prayer
Now fly as a free bird and let your light shine bright
so people will recognize Jesus and glorify His Might
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cause we're so mighty glad He came
He took our sins, He carried our share
He set us free and taught us His prayer
Now fly as a free bird and let your light shine bright
so people will recognize Jesus and glorify His Might
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