Let's get started with a simple purifying breath in.
Breathe in again and let it out long and slow.
And one more time in and exhale,
Carving out time and space for this moment of meditation.
Freedom is the state of being exempt from the power or control of another.
And the Bible says that it is for freedom that Christ has set us free.
Jesus died so that nothing and no one could have power and control over us.
What patterns do you notice trying to control your everyday thoughts or emotions?
Maybe it's fear,
Worry,
Perfectionism,
A feeling of powerlessness or limiting beliefs.
Or maybe it's keeping a particular set of religious rules and traditions to earn God's favor.
Whatever it is,
God wants to exempt you from its power in your life.
It is for freedom that Christ has set you free.
Freedom from the power and control of toxic patterns.
Patterns that steal your joy and keep you believing lies about your worth and identity.
In Hebrews,
It's written that by a single offering,
Jesus has perfected for all time those who are being made holy.
When you received the offering of his life into your own,
You were set completely free from these patterns.
And you are continuing to be set free even more today.
In this moment of meditation,
You are actively coming into alignment with your truest self.
Body and soul aligning with spirit.
What pattern are you most wanting to be free from today?
With this in mind,
Engage your spiritual imagination.
See Jesus speaking directly,
Uniquely,
Lovingly to you.
As you hear him say,
It is for freedom I have set you free.
You might respond back to him with this affirmation.
You have set me free.
You are setting me free.
I am free.
Listen to his voice again and respond slowly,
Mindfully,
Like a prayer but also like a declaration.
You have set me free.
You are setting me free.
I am free.
Seeing your body and soul now coming into greater alignment with your spirit.
Being curious about any thoughts that come up as obstacles to believing this truth.
And having an honest conversation with God now about any obstacles you see.
What micro step is God empowering you to take today?
In order to experience this next step of freedom.
Let's end this meditation with another purifying breath.
Taking this breath with you as you go into the rest of your day or evening.
Staying grounded in your freedom from one moment to the next.
Amen.
