
“You have been set free from sin...” (Romans 6:18, NIV)
Today in America, we celebrate Independence Day. July 4, 1776 was the day America declared its independence, but the battle for freedom went on until 1783 — seven years later. Even though the people declared their freedom in 1776, they had to stand and fight for many years before the British would accept and recognized the United States of America.
In the same way, we have to declare our freedom and be determined to stand against the opposing forces of darkness in our lives. We have to declare our freedom from addictions, unhealthy relationships, poverty, sickness and lack. We have to stand and fight until we fully experience His freedom and the peace that He has promised.
I love what the early colonists did once they signed the Declaration of Independence. They read it out loud in public. They published it in the newspaper. They spread the word. They continued to declare and celebrate even though they were in the midst of the battle. They had nothing to hide or be ashamed of. They had their freedom.
Today, no matter what battles you may be facing, declare that you are free and celebrate your freedom because the victory you seek is on the way! God will bring an end to your battles. He will cause a cessation in your pain. He will bring about healing in every area of your life. Just keep believing as God will never allow you more than you can handle.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, thank You for setting me free in every area of my life. I declare today that nothing can hold me back. I declare that I am free from sickness, poverty, unhealthy relationships, lack and addiction. I declare that You have set me free and thank You for freedom and discipline in every area of my life in Jesus’ name. Amen.