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Living Freely By Lorrie Orr "Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom."(2 Corinthians 3:17) Read Galatians 5:1-6 Recently I had the opportunity to rock climb on an indoor climbing wall. I was apprehensive about this new experience because heights make me uncomfortable. After I put on the safety harness, the belayer - the person who controls the safety rope - fastened a rope to my harness with a solid knot. I turned to the wall and began climbing. At times I grasped rocks with both hands while one foot sought a new support. At other times my feet stood secure while I groped for a new, higher handhold. Although I worked hard, I realized I was free from the fear of falling. Why? I was not afraid because I trusted the safety rope, the harness, and, most of all, the young man who held the rope. I was free to climb, to explore, and finally, to reach the top. The same is true in my spiritual life. I feel that I can achieve anything Christ calls me to do when I entrust my life to his care. Knowing that Christ is 'holding the rope' and that he is there to catch me when I fall encourages me to move out in confidence and openly show his love and compassion to everyone I meet. Prayer: Lord, thank you that you are completely trustworthy. Help us to trust you with everything about our lives. Amen. Thought for the Day: The more we entrust our life to Christ, the more freedom we have to live an abundant life. Home Articles Speaking Blog About Me Links Contact Copyright 2006 Lorrie Orr |