Lord Set Us Free From The Things That Hold Us Captive
 

John 8:31-36

So often we are oblivious to the things that hold us captive. Perhaps we even create rational explanations that pretend such things do not hold us captive but instead aid in our daily lives. Occasionally I leave the house without my phone, and very quickly I am incapable of functioning. My phone book, social lifeline, navigator, photos and all the information I could possibly want are suddenly missing, and I don't know how to function. In my everyday life, I am hesitant to say, I am probably a slave to my phone. There are countless other things that hold me captive. (You, too, are the same; but don't worry, I won't tell anyone). I am thankful for the freedom that comes in the words that my identity and worth are not tied to the things which hold me captive, but to the promise of freedom in Christ Jesus, which I crave to hear.

Lord Jesus, set me free from my own selfishness and all of those things that draw me away from you. Help me to be aware of what you are up to in the world. Amen.

Matt Dobyns