Breaking Free!

I just started the updated Bible study Breaking Free this morning by Beth Moore, and I am really excited about the journey ahead. I did the original Breaking Free many years ago, but much has happened in my own life in those years and I am excited to hear it once again and let God speak to me about places in my life that are in bondage... those I may be aware of and those that I have no clue about. God set me free from a period of sin 6 years ago, and 3 years ago He asked me to start sharing that freedom with others. It has been a roller coaster as I've tried to follow Him in that, but I have seen Him use my story and my healing to encourage others. But with that desire to share and be open and encourage others, also comes attack and oppression from the enemy. I felt that intensely all of last year, and couldn't shake it. So I am here today to break free from the oppression of the enemy and to be rejuvenated in my walk with God. Last year was a very difficult year for me spiritually, one that brought many questions and frustrations. I am desperate for 2010 to be different. And already 2010 is throwing my life some curveballs. But with those curveballs, also comes a renewed sense of urgency in my walk with Him and a desire to continue proclaiming the message of freedom God has given me, and a desire to pursue freedom even deeper and broader in my own heart and life.

I want freedom.... spiritually, mentally, emotionally, physically. I believe with all my heart this will be a lifelong pursuit and journey... I will never arrive at any type of perfection in any of those areas... but I want God to be ever healing and restoring me in ALL areas of my life. I want it. I need it. And I am excited to pursue it this year, once again, fresh and anew. I want to have something to say to people. I want to have something to offer to others. I want my life to count... to make a difference... to offer hope. No waste of anything - good and bad!

Today the journey begins. Give me some freedom!!!