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By Rick Warren â 08/31/2022 [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Email](mailto:?subject=I'd like to share a Daily Devotional from Pastor Rick with you&body= âSo if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." John 8:36 (NIV) The world defines freedom as a life without any restraint. Itâs an attitude that says, “I can do anything I want to do and say anything I want to say, without anybody telling me what to do.” With that kind of mindset, everybody else may get burned by you, but you get to do it your own way. Thatâs the worldâs kind of freedomâyou get your freedom, but only by being totally selfish. But the Bible says the only way to true freedom is through Jesus: âSo if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeedâ (John 8:36 NIV). God sent Jesus to proclaim and deliver freedom from the sin that keeps you trapped in a cycle of anger, envy, greed, sexual immorality, broken relationships, unforgiveness, and selfishness. With true freedom, youâre set free from fear, guilt, worry, bitterness, and death. Youâre free to quit pretending, because youâre free to be yourself. How do you get rid of fear and find real freedom in Jesus? By letting God love you! The Apostle John teaches this: âThere is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fearâ (1 John 4:18 NIV). When you realize how much God loves you, youâll begin to live and rest in that love. And when you live in Godâs love, youâre freeâfree to see life from his point of view and live the way he meant you to live. You learn that freedom isnât something you demand or earn; itâs a gift from God. In fact, living in Godâs love is an act of worship. When you agree that God is loving, caring, and generous and begin to trust in that love, you worship him. As 1 John 4:16 says, âWe know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his loveâ (NLT). [PLAY todayâs audio teaching from Pastor Rick >>]( Talk It Over - Where have you looked for freedom outside of Godâs love? What has the result been?
- When have you lived in the freedom of Godâs love? What difference has that made in your life?
- How can you intentionally let God love you today? Are you ready to find freedom in Christ? God promised that for those who believe in Jesus, there is no condemnation. He sent Jesus to save you from your sin. His death on the cross paid for every wrong youâve ever done or will do. And by sacrificing himself for your sins and giving you his righteousness, Jesus made it possible for you to have a relationship with God the Father. The good news doesnât stop there. God also raised Jesus from the dead, proving his power over sin and death. And that makes it possible for you to spend eternity with him in heaven. If youâre ready to surrender your life to Jesus Christ, start by praying this simple prayer: âDear God, I know Iâm a sinner, and I ask for your forgiveness. I believe Jesus Christ is your Son. I believe that he died for my sins and that you raised him to life. I want to trust him as my Savior and follow him as Lord from this day forward. Guide my life and help me to do your will. In Jesusâ name I pray. Amen.â If you just prayed to accept Jesus, please email me at Rick@PastorRick.com and let me know. Iâd like to send you some free materials to help you start your journey with Jesus. The post [Where Can You Find True Freedom?]( appeared first on [Pastor Rick's Daily Hope](. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Email](mailto:?subject=I'd like to share a Daily Devotional from Pastor Rick with you&body= [Get The Purpose Driven Life Book when you give a gift to support Daily Hope!]( The life youâre meant to lead begins in discovering Godâs loveâand finds meaning in fulfilling Godâs purpose. Embrace all God has lovingly prepared for you with Pastor Rickâs updated, hardcover edition of The Purpose Driven Life. The perfect gift for a new believer or young person whoâs searching for direction in life, this edition has been reimagined to include . . . ⢠Video introductions to each chapter from Pastor Rick
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