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Breaking Free
by Beth Moore
I began this journey with several wonderful Godly woman at my church. Today we end the first week of the 10 week study. The following is what I gained and how I’ve grown. I’m posting my thoughts here, simply to encourage you to do the same.
Week 1 is called Untying the Cords of the Yoke. Each day we studied a different King.
Day 1 – was King Uzziah. – For me this day was God dealing with Pride. I saw how many of my problems are rooted in my own pride. Our pride interferes with who God is and stops Him form working in and through us. This was a very convicting day. I wasn’t sure I was ready to go on untying – but I did . . .
Day 2 was King Jotham. This day was a lot about having and loosing a hero in your life. I thought about my mom. She died when I was only 19 and she still remains my biggest hero. I also thought a lot about how my life has consisted of “hero-jobs” and not just “hero-people”. I’ve had jobs and careers in my life where I’ve used them to become my own hero. More than once, God has removed them so that I will remember to put Him in that place. I was reminded of the many times God changed my focus back to Him.
Day 3 was King Ahaz. This guy was bad news and I really hate to say I identify with him at all. I found it interesting that he was trapped by the very thing his father failed to remove. (”The high places”) It made me wonder if I was failing to remove anything from life that could one day cause my daughters to stumble in their faith. As a leader of any kind our responsibility is so great!
Day 4 was King Hezekiah. Here comes pride again. – King Hezekiah started out doing the right stuff. I love how Beth Moore said that “Sometimes faith is the absence of fear. Other times faith may be choosing to believe God even when your heart is melting with fear.” King Hezekiah thought he was going to die and God agreed to extend his life. Unfortunately, his pride returned. The question for me today was am I more afraid of humility or of pride? No one wants to be humbled. However, after reading this lesson I realized pride is so much more costly.
Day 5 was King Jesus. This is what it all comes down too. Our freedom is only available through Christ. On this day we are asked to evaluate what has kept us in bondage so that we are not free enough to live the abundant life God has for us. For me, I’ve had many – but the one that stood oust is my lack of patience and need to be in control. God has brought me through so many situations where I have had to remain patient and give control over to Him. It is an ongoing battle for me , but one that I am winning and continuing to break free from.
If you are doing this Bible study or have done it, I encourage you to share your thoughts below. If you haven’t – I recommend you do.
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