A Scripture and a Prayer: “Freedom or Slavery”

“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” (Galatians 5:1)

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, as we get ready to celebrate this July 4th, we cannot thank you enough for setting us free from the bondage to sin and death, as well as the bondage of this present world. Thank you for the presence of the Holy Spirit within our lives, enabling us to live effectively for Your kingdom, and turning us away from all that is from the god of this world, Satan. I give us wholly over to You, Lord, and may all that we do in the freedom You have provided glorify You. And thank you for Your wonderful grace that sets us free. AMEN