Opening Prayer: Lord Jesus, help me to live my life this day
as a son rather than a slave.
Do not let fear turn me into something I am not any longer, but help me
to know that I am a beloved of the Father.
Amen.
Scripture: Romans 8:14-16
Journal: Do you feel mostly like a slave to fear or like a
son/daughter of God today? How are you
living as a slave to fear today? How
does being a child of God offer you freedom from that life of fear? Will you take it?
Reflection: I live as a slave when I start living in fear of
what might happen. I live as a slave when I live my life afraid that I do
not have what it takes, that I don't measure up, that I am not enough, that I
am of no value. Then I become a slave not only to fear, but also a slave
to circumstance, a slave to comparison, a slave to competition, and a slave to
affirmation, achievement, and applause. That is when I must cling to the
truth that I am a son, your beloved son. You delight in me. When I
truly believe this then, and only then, will I ever be free. Free to
live as you live and free to love as you love.
Prayer
Closing Prayer: Lord Jesus, help me to love like you love
today. By the power of your Spirit within me, remind me that I am your
child, and rid my heart of all that is not love. Amen.
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