help me to love .
I wanted more of Christ ’ s love for my husband , our children , and my friends . I wanted freedom from the bondage of anger , unforgiveness , and bitterness — strongholds that were keeping me from loving as Christ loves .
Revord the truths you find there , and ask God to use them to set you free to love as He loves .
Taken from A Surrendered Yes by Rebekah Lyons . Copyright 2021 by Rebekah Lyons . Used by permission of Zondervan . www . zondervan . com .
It wasn ’ t just Gabe and my family I wanted to love more . I wanted to love the overlooked , the outcast , and the discarded . I considered all these people and prayed , “ Lead me into the freedom to love as you love .”
As my prayers spilled out , Christ ’ s kindness overtook me and love spilled from his heart into mine . The more I received his love , the more I wanted to love others . And isn ’ t that how everything with Jesus works ? He is gracious to give when we ask .
REFLECT : Do you feel free to love ferociously , completely , and without reservation ? Or is something holding you back ? Dive into scripture and read about God ’ s love for you .
Rebekah Lyons is the author of A Surrendered Yes , Rhythms of Renewal and Freefall to Fly . She is a mother of four wife of one , and dog walker of two living in Nashville . An old soul with a contemporary , honest voice , Rebekah reveals her own battles to overcome anxiety , depression , and consumer impulses . Finding joy in raising a special needs child — she invites everyone to embrace the unique calling God has for each of us . Rebekah wears her heart on her sleeve , a benefit to friends and readers alike .
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