Andrea O. Freeman

It is a truly extraordinary thing we do each day to choose to sacrifice all that we are to be like Christ. Presentable. Honorable. Acceptable. It is not a natural habit. It is a supernatural one, inspired by the Holy Spirit living in us because of our decision to follow after Christ. This is not intended to bring guilt upon anyone. If we are seeking Him daily by reading, knowing, committing to memory His Word, praying, meditating upon His faithfulness and His unwavering promises, then we are able to shift into the holy mindset He desires for us. I am thankful every single day to know God loves me and has mercy new for me, but if I am honest I have a lot weighing me down as I walk through this life journey. It is difficult to come to terms with my inadequacies, my failures-but He knows my heart and loves me anyway. Upon my confession, the release of all that stuff that weighs me down, I am humbled and grateful to know my God is there and loves me anyway. ‘And so, dear brot...

Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. (Matthew 7:7 NLT) Release – set free; let go/out; liberate; allow something to move, act, or flow freely. In my daily time with Father God, I have several different positions I settle into to find my focus for the day. I got into yoga years ago, and so naturally I find myself lingering in restful, restorative poses during my quiet time that help me settle into a daily habit of release. I have decided this is my “theme” for 2018: Release. It makes sense for me, because of what I’ve experienced the past year. 2017 was challenging, stressful, an upheaval in several areas of my life. I can look back and appreciate the purpose of it now. In the midst of the struggles, I recognize there were moments I simply sought release. ...