”And ransom captive Israel. . .”

Why is the world so broken? The short answer is because we've believed the lie that we are not okay as we are; that the life God has given us is not enough. Doubting God, doubting His care and His plan for us, we place our hopes elsewhere and set up new lords in our hearts. And just when those lords have their hooks in us, they turn on us, robbing us of our peace and freedom and leaving us unhappy, disgruntled, unruly captives. Sit with the Lord and ask Him to help you see what attitudes may have captured your heart (click here to read Dcn. Brett's bulletin column on page three for a brief examination of conscience with the seven deadly sins). To what are you held captive? Then, surrender what God shows you and let Him begin the work of healing your heart and restoring your freedom and peace.