Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Freedom in Jesus Name!


Praise the LORD Sisters!

July 4th we celebrate freedom but truly every day is cause to celebrate freedom because through Christ we are FREE INDEED and therefore we are FREE TO BE!

Free to be what?

Free to be filled with joy
Free to trust in GOD
Free to pray in Jesus Name
Free to study His Word
Free to laugh
Free to be women, wives, mothers, sisters and friends...
Free to love unconditionally
Free to think
Free to use wisdom
Free to minister
Free to connect with others in fellowship
Free to write books, blogs and sermons and poetry
Free to journal -- photography -- crafts etc
Free to work and use the talents and skills God has placed within us
Free to serve - serve - serve
Free to touch others lives for God's glory
Free to sing -- dance -- and hide in the Shadow of God's Wings

Free to be what?

Free to be whatever GOD says YOU ARE! Hallelujah!!!

I'm excited because I once was blind but now I see -- I once was bound but now I'm FREE! Hallelujah!

I could shout to the roof tops but I'll just shout it at the Retreat -- WE ARE FREE INDEED THEREFORE WE ARE FREE TO BE! Thank You My King, My Lord and My Savior JESUS CHRIST for making it so. Without Jesus and the price He paid with His blood we would not be free. My heart is so overwhelmed in His love and goodness.

Feel free to come join our Free To Be Me Retreat Social Network HERE and share your freedom in Christ with us.

Lovingly in Christ,

43 comments:

Angela said...

Free to be whatever GOD says YOU ARE! Hallelujah!!!

I'm excited because I once was blind but now I see -- I once was bound but now I'm FREE! Hallelujah!
amen amen amen..this post was POWERFUL and a real blessing to my spirit sister.!!

Blessed Mom of 8 said...

AMEN! AMEN! AMEN!

Oh how sweet it is to be FREE!!!!

I'm feeling ever so free from the cleanse I'm doing now Lisa! I'm on day 13 today and my eyes continue to be opened to how truly FREE He wants us to be!

I love you and praising God with you today!
Jill

Just a little something from Judy said...

Your smile could light up a dark room. You are right...freedom is the most wonderful gift we could ever receive!!!

Irritable Mother said...

Ahhh, freedom. Thank You, Jesus!

Laurie said...

HALLELUJAH WE ARE FREE!!! What a great picture of you sis and lovely post. I am thankful for all the freedoms we enjoy in Christ and also, in our nation:) We are well, moved in and pretty settled. Thanks for your prayers and love!

Amy E. said...

Amen! Amen! and Amen!

Chatty Kelly said...

Wow - this post could have been jumping up & dancing. It is so motivating! Plus now I'm singing "I'm free to be me!"

AMEN SISTER! PREACH IT!

BECKY said...

Oh Lisa, Free from the bondages of fear...free to trust wholeheartedly, free to be just me loving Him!! GOD IS JUST SO GOOD!!!

What a delightful post!! You just added some major JOY to my day!!
Thanks so much for your encouragement and sunshiney attitude!!

Love ya gal!
Becky

Debbie said...

Amen and amen! We can only be truly free in Christ. You said it so well. I totally love your photo. I see your whole heart smiling. Is that possible? Love you, my sister.

Cathy said...

I love your pretty, joyful picture, Lisa. Thank God, whom the Son sets free is free indeed! I am loving my freedom too!

~*~KIMBERLY~*~ said...

Yes Lord! Yes Lord! Yes Lord! I'm FREE in YOU! All praise & glory to Jesus' name, amen.

Chris said...

Free!

Andrea said...

Amen and Amen! Praise the Lord we are Free indeed!

Andrea said...

AMEN..Great post!

Free to be who GOD created me to be, andrea

Angie said...

I LOVE that face! Girl you are an awesome woman of GOD!!!

Your vision and inspiration for others will set the land a-fire!!! FOR HIM!!!

rcubes said...

Love your beautiful smile, coming from a beautiful spirit that once was bound but now is FREE!!! Amen! Glory to God! Praising Him with you not only today but forever! Love you in Christ.

Beth in NC said...

Hey Sister -- we can't appreciate freedom unless we've been slaves. I have been a slave to fear, to rejection, to woundedness, to unforgiveness! I AM GRATEFUL TO BE FREE! I once was bound, but now I'm free!

Heart2Heart said...

AMEN! I love the freedoms God gave us just by loving us so much that He gave us His only son. We now have that freedom from death and suffering and freedom to enjoy life abundantly forever in His kingdom.

Love and Hugs ~ Kat

Sassy Granny ... said...

Oh the joy of our salvation! Will we ever stop singing or dancing? Could eternity possibly hold enough music to satiate our acclamations of praise?

By the way, that radiant smile of yours is downright contagious!

Hugs,
Kathleen

Alleluiabelle said...

YES, YES, YES. We are free through Christ and free to be who He wants us to be. Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah!

Now I'm singing and shouting out praises to His Holy Name. You've got me stirred, yes you have.

Oh your infectious smile is one of a kind dear sister.

Love you,
Alleluiabelle

Beth E. said...

Amen, Lisa! Thank God for freedom!

I love this picture of you...you're glowing! :-)

Maxine said...

Wow. What a smile and what a word of praise for our Lord! We are free indeed!

What a blessed sister you are--thanks for thinking of me and checking in from time to time. Trying to slowly work myself back into the blog world. I've been missing blessings like I get here!

Martha said...

Amen!! So many people take our freedom for granted :o) this post was a beautiful reminder of all the things that God blessed us with :D

I still can't believe you took this picture right after your illness, you're positively glowing and I can see God's light radiating within you. It's beautiful!! Proof that nothing can drag you down, you go girl!

P.S. Thank you for helping me yesterday and today on Facebook, your prayers helped me through! <3

Karen said...

You are such a blessing!

christy rose said...

Amen! Freedom is God's gift to us!
Great post Lisa!

Beth.. One Blessed Nana said...

I just absolutely love this! I needed this today in a mighty way!

You always bless me here and I always leave here with a renewed spirit.

I am free indeed! Free in Christ - free from the bondage of sin. Praise His Holy name!

Ginger said...

Absolutely! Thank you...love your great smile.

Connie Arnold said...

Thanks for your beautiful, joyful post, Lisa!

Laura said...

Amen, Amen, And Amen! Freedom rings when Jesus is in our hearts.

love ya!

Andrea said...

I woke up this morning with you on my mind... said a prayer. Hope your day is blessed! Love you

Tea Time and Roses said...

Hello Dear Lisa,

Oh that smile, absolutely beautiful! Another lovely post my friend thank you so much.

Smiles...

Beverly

Angie said...

Had to come see your sweet smile AGAIN!

Love you!

Jan Parrish said...

I'm thankful that we have so much freedom in Christ and the freedom to worship him in this great country.

Mel said...

What a powerful message!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Denise said...

As in the story of Lazarus.. Jesus will bring to us new life and raise us from the death of sin, but until we are loosed from the binding that the world has imposed on us we are missing out on our freedom..... Many beautiful Christians struggle with the bondage that the world inflicts.. We must always be willing and able to help others loose themselves and go free! Love ya girl !

lisasmith said...

Love, love, love to see your smiling face! I do love being free...I was pondering this fourth of July the fact that someone always has to die for freedom. Soldiers, Christ, our flesh, our desires...

Thank you Jesus for making me free. Freer and freer each and every day!

Yolanda said...

Free, Christ has set me free indeed.

Oh how awesome that is and much power to no longer live defeated.

Lovingly,
Yolanda

Toia said...

Thank God for our FREEDOM!!! Hallelujah!!!

Glory to God for forever and ever!!!

Tea With Tiffany said...

I will be there. FREE TO BE ME in JESUS!

Love your passion for freedom. It's mine too.

Laura said...

LIsa...
I just love your smile :)

Melanie said...

So very thankful for the freedom we have in the Lord! AMEN!

Edie said...

Just look at all the people you bless, and the list isn't even complete. :) Love you and that smile!

Warren Baldwin said...

I'm impressed with how positive and upbeat you always are. God's blessings to you!