FREEDOM! YES, YOU ARE FREE!

Good morning all! God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!!!!
    Happy independence day!  What is independence?  According to Webster: a being independent; freedom from the influence or control of others. Reread the underlined - free from what????  The influence or control of others.  Wow!
    America fought to be free of the tyranny of England - and we won.  Eight years ago I fought to be free of cancer - through modern technology I won.  I have a dear friend who is fighting cancer, Friday she will undergo a double mastectomy, then chemo and radiation - but she will be free of cancer - she will have gained her independence- she will win.  
   We all were born sinners and go through a daily struggle to gain our independence, our freedom from sin.  Can we do it?  No!  Just as I could not defeat cancer, but with the help of modern medicine and technology I could and did win.  Such is our life.  We cannot save our selves, but with the assistance of divine healing we can be free of sin - plus, granted eternal life. Oh, how is this possible?  Through the saviour God sent on our behalf - JESUS CHRIST!  Then, Jesus sent back a guiding light - the Holy Spirit, to help direct our paths in our walk of independence; of freedom.
    Here are some verses about being free:  John 8:36 ; Romans 6:7 ; Romans 6:18 ; James 1:25 ; 1 Peter 2:16 .
Galatians 3:28- this verse tells us we are one in CHRIST!  My friend, God gave you freedom from sin through His son Jesus Christ. (Galatians 4:5).  Rejoice my friend, enjoy the freedom, praise God!  Have a safe and enjoyable 4th of July and remember your freedom. Love you all.
  In Christ's Love and Grace
   Johnny