Free // Five Minute Friday
He came to set the captive free.
I am that captive, yet often still held
prisoner in my own mind.
Thoughts of worry, doubt and fear.
The inner voice inside my head screams:
“Not good enough.”
“Too fat.”
“Unloveable.”
“Undesired.”
It was easy to surrender my life
to the One who came, holding they keys
to death, hell and the grave.
But the chains that hold my mind
captive at times to thoughts that are
opposite to what He says about me:
“Enough.”
“Beautiful.”
“Lovely.”
“Desired.”
I have been set free from sin, guilt and shame.
May my mind remain a prisoner to Christ
and His thoughts towards me.
“And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:32)
“Father, help me to know Your truth, to fully accept the freedom that you have given to me — mind, body, soul and spirit. Bind my mind to the mind of Christ and give me the strength to believe that I have been set free.”
Lovely, the way you captured these thoughts. The struggle to be free is ongoing, but it is a beautiful way to live. I love the new look of your blog. It has a freedom about it as well – very refreshing.
Wow, this is such a well written post, Barbie! I am so guilty of having those negative thoughts despite what Christ thinks of me.
This is just lovely. Thank you for helping me begin the day with a smile and a warm heart. Nancy
You’re welcome Nancy. And thanks for stopping by.
Beautiful post! I love it. Thank you so much for sharing your heart. You have a precious way of conveying a lot of meaning in a few words. A rare talent, indeed!
Blessings, Elizabeth
Thanks Elizabeth. It’s not always easy to write around the prompts, but I love doing it!
Barbie, you are beautiful, loved and the best friend a girl could have as a sister in the Lord and friend. Blessings Diana
Awe Diana, thank you. You bless me more than you know.
Beautiful… this, and you… and your art and all the ways it leaks out!
xoxo
I appreciate you Karrilee! Have a lovely weekend.
Amen! You captured our thoughts and captured the truth we need to believe, Barbie. Amen!
Thank you Betsy! Always blessed to find you here.
Friend, you are beautiful inside and out. I’m blessed to know you and encouraged by your words, always! It is indeed a glorious day when we realize we are good enough!
Thank you Carrie! So blessed to know you. Have a beautiful weekend.
Enough
Beautiful
Lovely
Desired
These are words to carry around in my pocket today like precious stones.
Me too. I need this reminder daily, several times a day.
Beautifully said. Truth in your words as you point to the Truth I need to remember. And live like I believe it.
I think living like I believe yet is the hardest part. Thanks for visiting Debbie!
“Held prisoner in my own mind.” I so get that, Barbie. It’s still a struggle for me but when the struggle comes it reminds me to hold tight to what He says about me. Love you. You’ve been on my mind lots lately. Hugs to you. xoxo
Love you back friend! Have a beautiful weekend.
That photo…those words…that prayer of praise.
We are enough.
We are beautiful.
We are loved.
We are delicate like that butterfly.
Yes, he provides flowers for them to sit on…and blogs for us to read like yours! <3, Jenn FMF
Yes! He is a good God! Thanks for stopping by.
Love!! May I remain a prisoner to HIM and accept His words of affirmation and love for me. ♥
Have a blessed weekend Nannette!
beautiful, like your heart.
Awe, thanks Denise!
Beautiful! You caught the essence, perfectly.
I’m lucky 7 at FMF today.
Thanks for stopping by Andrew. I look forward to reading your FMF post!