Refresher Course - Freedom

 

 

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Refresher Course – Freedom

“Freedom is nothing else but a chance to be better.” Albert Camus

My first two posts on my refresher course down by the Hudson River were just a taste of the time spent in solitude seeking the Father’s heart. The beauty of all that time spent with Him was…freedom

One morning I wrote this down…

To live free is to understand how Jesus lived. In all his dealings with humanity, Jesus never let success or opposition have power over him. The trappings of success and opposition share a common hook, both will try to latch on and define who we are. Jesus lived free because he remained true to he was. Nothing changed his message, his purpose, his character or his identity. He remained true and he remained free.

Putting my pen down, I thought out loud…

Man…I want that.

Father God said….

You already have it…

And He brought to my memory this verse…

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

The Father continued speaking to my heart…

Your first step is to believe IT is possible…that you can be free…because you already have been set free. With me ALL things are possible…stop believing in your doubts or fears…believe in ME.

ME: Wow…really?

Yes…you are free…live that way.

The past few weeks I have discovered more freedom than I could imagine. The absolute coolest thing has been the revelation that I still have more to experience. As I center myself in the identity of being His son I find that freedom already living inside of me.

You know…it’s the same message for you. You are a set free child of God and you don’t have to prove anything to anybody. With Him you are unstoppable, more than a conqueror and absolutely victorious. Believe the Father, he knows the person you are and the person he is making you into…a free one.

Blessings,
Jay

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bill (cycleguy) said…
WOW!  This is so good Jay!  I need to be reminded of this, especially now.  These past couple of weeks have been like a blur buzzing by me and try as I may I can't slow them down.  Maybe it is the time of the year.  Maybe it is the "If I stay busy I won't have to stop and look too deeply" syndrome. I do know that having someone question your work ethic puts that seed of doubt in the mind.  I used to have this kind of freedom.  I want it back. 
April 2, 2012 at 4:31 AM
Eddy Damas said…
I like this. Yes, we are free in Christ Jesus, after all, that's what He came to do! And that's always wonderful news! Thanks for reminding me Jay!
April 2, 2012 at 7:12 AM
Jay Cookingham said…
Amen Eddy...that's what He came to do and continues to do in our lives...praise God! Thanks Bro'!
April 2, 2012 at 7:30 AM
Jay Cookingham said…
Praying that you find the time to spend with Him and allow Him to define your "work ethic" and restore freedom bro'. Appreciate ya!
April 2, 2012 at 7:31 AM
TCAvey said…
 What a refreshing post on a Monday! Freedom is costly...so thankful Christ already paid that cost.
April 2, 2012 at 8:07 AM
Jay Cookingham said…
AMEN TC! He paid the price for our freedom and we should live as free people, expressing His love and live in everything we do!
April 2, 2012 at 8:28 AM
Dusty Rayburn said…
This weekend I encountered a passage that help me realize more of what it means to be free in my own life. I can't speak for anyone else, but I am horrible about judging myself... I get so hung up on my failures and judging me that I cripple my forward momentum.

I care very little if I am judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself. My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who judges me. Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord
comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose
the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive their praise
from God. ~ 1 Corinthians 4:3-5

I do not need to judge me... that is God's right and domain. I just need to keep walking and serving knowing He knows my heart. In His sight, He is able to expose my heart in spite of my failures. In His sight, I have been set free.
April 2, 2012 at 9:40 AM
Jay Cookingham said…
That's a powerful affirmation of the freedom He wants for us to walk in Bro'...thanks for sharing!
April 2, 2012 at 10:01 AM
jasonS said…
We are definitely on the same page right now, Jay! Holy Spirit is rocking my world with some lies I have believed and didn't even know it. I've lived in the in-between instead of the full freedom He bought for me through His own blood. He helps us put it all together, and I am eternally grateful for that! Thank you.
April 3, 2012 at 12:38 PM
Jay Cookingham said…
Don't you go believing those lies bro'! You're a redeemed son of the most high! Live the freedom dude!
April 3, 2012 at 1:16 PM
Michael said…
I love this post, Jay, because it contains the wisdom that can only come from above. What a grand thing it is to be set free and find ourselves increasingly able to both recognize and live in the environment of true freedom God intends for His children. 
April 4, 2012 at 9:02 AM
Jay Cookingham said…
Oh, it's good to be free in Him brother! Thanks Mike!
April 4, 2012 at 9:35 AM
Joanne Norton said…
One of the good aspects:  As I'm "aging" both in age and physical tail-kicking issues, I sometimes think I'm "done".  THEN the Lord, grinning at me, opens another door I hadn't expected/anticipated.  One small one today:  I was up the street at the apt complex that has so many Bhutanese and Burmese refugees, and was heading home down the back alley, and 3 of the youngish boys ran to me and had me pick them up for a hug.  Here I was, in another part of the world, and the Lord reminded me, again, that I'm loved and respected by these non-English speaking, non-American cultural families.  Even when I can't do piles and piles of stuff for them.  But I can hug and it seems to cross all the barriers.  So, do what the Lord wants when He wants it and that's all that counts.  At least that's what I'm trying to do.  Hope I didn't ramble too much... this "kid" thing just hit my heart when I was thinking about your post.
April 5, 2012 at 9:37 PM
floyd said…
Stunningly powerful post Jay. God's timing is perfect, His spirit is flowing from your words with amazing truth, peace, and joy. Happy Easter my brother!
April 6, 2012 at 12:39 PM
Jay Cookingham said…
Thanks my brother...you are too kind! Have a blessed Easter Floyd.
April 6, 2012 at 1:50 PM
Jay Cookingham said…
Your reach is a powerful witness and life changing sister...just the fact that small band of children KNEW that they could get a hug form you is huge!
April 6, 2012 at 1:53 PM
Anne Lang Bundy said…
Love this post! I'm glad Jason featured it.
April 6, 2012 at 2:28 PM
Jay Cookingham said…
Thanks Anne! I appreciate that!
April 6, 2012 at 5:21 PM
Tiffany Stuart said…
I love peeking in on your dialogue with God. The truth and love of God always bless and challenge me. I love, love, love the freedom verse. It speaks volumes to me. Thank you for sharing and I'm so glad I stopped in on this Good Friday, thanks to Jason. Also I too write down my conversations with our Father. His love never fails.

Now let's live free..
April 6, 2012 at 7:42 PM
Jay Cookingham said…
I need to write down these awesome times with the Father...it helps me stay on track when I can read and remember how He spoke to me. Thanks Tiffany, I appreciate you stopping by!
April 7, 2012 at 11:00 AM
Sheila said…
I have just spent some time catching up with your recent posts of the past week or so.  WOW Jay!  Time alone with Him truly is a Refresher Course.  Love love love this post about being FREE already ... now going forward to LIVE out that freedom and really BE like JESUS!!  Heady stuff...the adventure of a lifetime.  I am done with playing it safe...ready and wanting His Jeremiah 29:11 plans for me.  Great job. 
April 13, 2012 at 10:24 AM
Jay Cookingham said…
Thanks Sheila! I can hear your roaring...go for it my sister!
April 13, 2012 at 11:28 AM
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