Romans 8:15a The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again;
Bethel Music has a song entitled “No Longer a Slave to Fear.” That song came to mind as I read these verses as it has to be where the song originated. And as I read these verses and read the song lyrics, it hits home that I am still shackled by fear, by doubt, by longing and regret.
Romans 8:15b …rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”
And I know, I KNOW, that’s not what God wants for me. God has called me His beloved child. He loves me deeply, fiercely. He doesn’t want me to be afraid, to doubt, and yet, fear hounds me.
Romans 8:16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.
Precious Savior, I long to be able to truthfully and fully say that I am no longer a slave to fear. I pin my hopes on “one day” being able to live without doubt and fear, but You call me Your beloved child, which means that day is today. Help me to lay my doubts and fears at Your feet so that I can go boldly into this day for You. Amen.
Romans 8:17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.
Have a blessed day.
Oh how we have such similar journeys. I try not to be fearful. I try not to worry. And yet…
I’m a simply say that I am His child. I am a work in progress. I can attest to the fact that in many ways he has grown me and I seek His comfort more quickly in the midst of my worry.. I would love to say that I camped out with Him all the time to address my worry, but I do not. He loves us so. Jesus blood and resurrection are daily reminders of that. One day.