“The Bible says ‘if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away: behold, all things have become new’ (2 Corinthians 5:17). That doesn’t mean that when we receive Jesus we are suddenly perfect and incapable of sinning. It means we have been freed from the consequences of sin, which is death, and we have been given the power to resist it. But we must make choices everyday about whether we will live in that freedom and power or not.”
Once again a chapter with a subject that speaks to my life, heart and everyday happenings. I found myself looking back through my life growing up as well as my observations of the older generations of my family. The miracles that God is capable of in releasing us and our children from a history of bondage to an area is incredible!
My mom grew up in a home that was far less than pleasant. Abuse and mistreatment was an everyday throughout the day occurrence and she did not want that for us. Sure there were still things done that she regretted while raising us, but the difference was absolutely amazing. I remember her saying several times that she was breaking a new mold so that we could go out with a fresh parenting perspective without the hangups she dealt with.
On my dad’s side there is worry and anxiety . . . . but my grandfather was also an AMAZING prayer warrior! Which will I choose???? Yes, in a way it is a conscious choice.
So, what bondage am I struggling with and trying to let go of? I have already been very blessed and God has completely released me from anxiety, nervousness and fear! That was huge too! I am still struggling with breaking the anger issue though. This is a daily stuggle for me and one that I forget to give to Him each morning until I have already experienced it for the day and then the lightbulb finally goes on.
Not surprising it is the biggest issue I see in my sons, especially the oldest. Getting this one out fast is a huge priority. Of course it has to start with me! Breaking the spirit of anger in myself as I pray over all others in the family is the only way this will happen. I am so thankful though that I can go to Him and ask for help each and every day and He WILL give it to me!!!!! WOW!
“The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs – heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ” – Romans 8:16&17
Isn’t it great that we can simply trust Him for our future and we will be set free from any negative inheritance by repenting of it and asking him to free us? Do you have any family traits or sin patterns that you wish you hadn’t inherited? Have you been freed from any?
“Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.” Galatians 5:1