If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:36 (NIV)
For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Gal. 5:1 (ESV)
Dear Lord Jesus, I’m free, but still not nearly as free as you delight to make me. Though you’ve already freed me from the darkness and arrogance of thinking I can earn your acceptance, or more of your love; though you’ve liberated me from the fear of Judgment Day and death; though I’m quicker to own brokenness and boast in my weakness, I’m still a babe, neophyte, and rookie in so many other gospel freedoms.
Jesus, please free me to love your will and glory, a gazillion times more than my druthers and comfort. Free me to humble myself quickly and gladly in my marriage, parenting, and friendships. Help me to use fewer words, explanations, and excuses, when engaging others in conflict. Topple my idols of control and my commitment to a pain-free heart.
Jesus, please free me from a busy, hurried spirit, so I can be present in the current moment and conversation. Make my to love list more important to me than my to do list. Help me make better eye contact and heart connection with all kinds of people, including strong personalities and total strangers.
Jesus, break even more of the chains of my insecurities, fears, and feelings of incompetency. Liberate me from thinking too much about what I’m not by showing me more of you and who I am in you. Free me for greater spontaneity, louder laughter, saltier tears, and quicker repentances. So very Amen I pray, in your most tender and powerful name.
