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FREEDOM
IS YOUR BIRTHRIGHT
The freedom that we have in Christ is a freedom from the damage that sin does to us . Jesus came to undo what the devil has done in us ! This means everything from the negative emotions of fear , anger and hopelessness . It means we are set free from the binding habits of dehumanising bondages of sexual addiction , mental torment , anger , hatred and every other selfdestructive way of thinking and living .
This freedom is your birthright as a believer in Jesus , but you don ’ t automatically enjoy it . You have first to understand that it is yours and then you must actively choose to walk in the freedom Christ has given you . There is a famous painting of a man in prison looking out of the bars of his tiny window longing for freedom . But what he doesn ’ t see is that behind him the prison doors are open . He is free ! All he has to do is to change his perspective and understand that he only has to get up , turn around and walk right out of prison . But he is ignorant of his true position and state . This is like so many Christians today . We long to be free from the things that bind us , but we don ’ t know how to deal with them .
We don ’ t know that all we have to do is to shake off the chains that appear to be binding us , turn around and walk out of bondage unshackled and free ! Just one tug at those chains and we discover they are already broken . Christ has delivered us and we can walk free . We can live free !
The Living Free life transformation course has been designed to do just that ! The 10 week course is designed to :
• Lead you into true discipleship
• Establish real transformation of your life
• Prepare you for leadership .
The course is made up of a unique blend of 3 main elements :
• Weekly presentations on topics relevant to discipleship , establishing the lifestyle of Christ
• Small ‘ life transformation ’ groups led by a facilitator who will steer the members through the practical process of change
• Daily devotionals for you to do at home , keeping a journal of your fellowship with the Lord .
A small group facilitator described the dramatic change in one of her ladies : One member of my group was constantly complaining and moaning . But as the weeks went by she dealt much better with anxieties , and learned to trust God more . She used to lose her temper easily but now is much calmer ! Her sense of self-worth has grown through words of affirmation from God ( in the Daily Devotional ). This lady has realised that she cannot sit back , do nothing and expect change to just happen . She has developed more discipline in her prayer life and Bible reading . 10 weeks later she has become more relaxed in God , increased in faith ; has a whole different attitude , and is more dependent on God and no longer relying solely on her own abilities or gifts . ❖
Come and find out for yourself ! Living Free starts on Tuesday 19 September at 7pm in KT .
12 Revival Times September 2017