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b'As humans, we hate the idea of being trapped. We crave freedom because God created us to be free. Yet, we often feel trapped in our broken lives. We are held back by fear, anxiety, doubt, and regrets. Our minds are imprisoned by our own thoughts. We can\\u2019t dig our way out of our failures on our own. We can\\u2019t set ourselves free from the brokenness, sin, and lies that have invaded God\\u2019s good creation.\\nBut one thing I wish I\\u2019d known about Jesus when I was a teenager is that He alone has the power to set us free. The freedom Jesus gives us is not like the freedom the world claims it can give. In John 8:31-32, Jesus said, \\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d\\nThe people listening were confused. They said, \\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153But we are descendants of Abraham. We have never been slaves to anyone. What do you mean, \\xe2\\u20ac\\u02dcYou will be set free?\\u2019\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d (John 8:33).\\nAnd Jesus replied, \\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave of sin. A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son is part of the family forever. So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d (John 8:34-36).\\nThe conversation went on as Jesus pointed out lies they had been believing. Like the people Jesus was talking to, we have also believed lies, and those lies have led us into sin. We\\u2019ve messed up. We are slaves to sin. And apart from Jesus, we can\\u2019t NOT sin.\\nBut when we put our trust in Jesus to set us free, we will be \\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153truly free\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d (John 8:36). When we belong to God, we are free to live as the people He created us to be. Jesus\\u2019s death and resurrection put Satan\\u2019s lies to death, and He gives us the opportunity to live in His truth and freedom instead of lies and sin.\\nWe don\\u2019t have to seek freedom in our own strength\\u2014we\\u2019ll never find it there. Freedom is found only in the name of Jesus. \\u2022 Becca Wierwille\\n\\u2022 What lies have been holding your heart lately? Are you ready to ask God to set you free? \\n\\u2022 Who are trusted Christians in your life who can help you notice where you might be believing lies? How can you come alongside others when they start to stray from truth? (Galatians 6:1-2) \\nThank God! Once you were slaves of sin, but now you wholeheartedly obey this teaching we have given you. Romans 6:17 (NLT)\\n\\xa0\\nRead Verses:\\nPs.107'