Look in the Mirror

Published: July 10, 2022, midnight

b'Do you yearn to break free from the chains of your past? Are you weary of runningOr wearing a mask?Pain, guilt, shame, and despair Ugly, heavy\\u2014it\\u2019s too much to bear\\nHope shines through the dark When all else seems lostHe took all our sinWhen He bore the crossNo longer slaves, no need to fear His burden is light;God\\u2019s presence is near\\nWill you receive the freedom He gives?Grace is for all; healing is hereJoy, forgiveness, peace for the takingA new creation in Christ in the making \\u2022 Savannah Coleman\\n\\u2022 Do you ever feel like you\\u2019re running, or like you\\u2019re wearing a mask? \\n\\u2022 Jesus came to free us\\u2014not only from sin and death\\u2014but also from shame and fear. From the beginning, God had a plan to send His Son, Jesus, to save us. When Adam and Eve sinned, death reigned\\u2014pain, guilt, shame, and despair were the rule of the day\\u2014until God abundantly provided the gift of new life through Jesus Christ. This gift is for everyone who puts their trust in Him (Romans 5:17-21, 10:9). Have you made the decision to put your trust in Jesus? (If you\\u2019d like to know more about what this means, see our \\u201cKnow Jesus\\u201d page.)\\n\\u2022 Once you belong to Christ, He begins a good work in you that He promises to bring to completion until the day He comes again (Philippians 1:3-11). Jesus invites us to live in His freedom and abundance. As you spend time in God\\u2019s presence, He will deepen your knowledge of Himself and equip you with everything you need to follow Him. How do you like to spend time with God?\\nTherefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)\\n\\xa0\\nRead Verses:\\nHeb.4.12|Jas.1.19-Jas.1.27'