Just realised I had another 'identity' section... Oops! Oh, well...new season, new section. Why not! :)
Anyway...
Anyway...
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For I-don't-know-how-many years, I've woken with a heavy heart. It's been a rare day that I've woken with joy or excitement in my soul. This morning is one of those rare occasions. YAY! :D
I feel free. I look out the window, out the door, and see beauty; not worry, not a view from my prison cell, but rich, incredible, glorious beauty.
Today is full of possibilities, just as I've known every day to be. The difference is, though, there's a knew knowing in my soul that tells me I'm free to be part of them. I am free to pick and choose.
I stand here this morning and I see hope. I see possibilities. I see joy. I see life.
I feel free. I look out the window, out the door, and see beauty; not worry, not a view from my prison cell, but rich, incredible, glorious beauty.
Today is full of possibilities, just as I've known every day to be. The difference is, though, there's a knew knowing in my soul that tells me I'm free to be part of them. I am free to pick and choose.
I stand here this morning and I see hope. I see possibilities. I see joy. I see life.
The thief (Satan) comes only to steal and kill and destroy;
I (Jesus)have come that they may have life,
and have it to the full.
John 10:10
There's so much I want to say right now, so much of my heart I want to share with you, but the main reason I'm writing today is not to simply reflect the joy, freedom and confidence I'm feeling since God helped me walk free of a false identity, nor is to say that, finally, I am so happy to be me - happier than I've ever been - even though these things are true. No, my main reason for writing this blog is to say, whatever your chains are, whatever it is that is holding you back or weighing you down, you can be free of them, once and for all.
"Father, you know where our Friend is right now, you know their hurt and what is keeping them from experiencing true freedom and the fullness of your grace, mercy, love and presence. Lord God, with your ever loving heart, and your gentle hands, release them. Open their eyes to the truth, so the truth can set them free of the lies, heartache and fears that have bound them for so long. Lord God, on this the Easter weekend of 2014, set the prisoner free..."
Oh, Jesus...what can I say but, with tears and all my heart, thank you... <3 xxxxxxx