Simple Freedom

"In Him all things hold together..." Hmmmm, how is your life held together? Is it safe and sound? Or shaky and chaotic?

This passage goes on to say that Jesus "is the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything He might have the supremacy." Translation: If Jesus isn’t supreme in your life, your life isn’t being held together very well!

It continues on to explain that through Jesus God reconciled us back to Himself. He "made peace" through His blood. Are you feeling that peace in your life? Take a good, honest look at yourself in the mirror. Are you growing closer to Him each year? Do others see good fruit coming from your life? If so, then you’ve set a solid foundation in Jesus, and are on the right path.

If not, then your life is probably chaotic, shifting this way and blowing that way. You go from one event to the next having no peace in your mind, no order in our home, and no specific purpose to your life. You need to make him "Supreme"!

Confess to Him where you’re at;

Take a stand that you’ll make your relationship with Him top priority;

Evaluate your schedule and do whatever necessary to make that happen;

Get organized at work to make your time there efficient and productive (when you take a break, enjoy it, but when you’re on the clock work!)

Get organized at home too. Get rid of clutter. Keep a routine for cleaning and for purging junk. Pass on clothes and things you don’t use any more. Plan meals. Shop wisely to be a good steward of your time and money.

Simplify your life by making matter what matters most. It’s OK to say "NO" to some opportunities in order to say "YES" toward your goals and priorities.

Turn off the TV and computer often in order to spend some quiet time with God, and some quality time with your family.

Jesus paid a very high price to reconcile us back to God, to make peace and give us an abundant life. He is a God of order who never meant for us to be too busy to enjoy the simple pleasures He offers, which lead to contentment, joy and peace. Complicated lives prevent "simple freedom". It really is that simple.