Before I started following Jesus I thought I had a lot of freedom. My liberty, however, was limited to the tangible world and what I could experience with my senses.
I didn’t realize that I was shackled spiritually and blind to the reality of God’s kingdom. I was spiritually dead and had no understanding about Him.
When my spiritual eyes were opened I was able to see how powerless I was and the happiness I had been seeking was like chasing a rainbow. I could see it but it was fleeting.
Now, because of the Lord’s mercy and grace, I have an abiding peace and joy that I experience abundantly. No matter what is happening around me, I have assurance that He is in complete command of my circumstances. I thank the Lord for setting me free.