For Freedom

The call to remember steers the whole room. Memory refuses to let today be ruled by today’s mood. The memorial of Christ’s sacrifice says freedom was won long before the current headache, so present chaos does not get to be the boss. The song’s refrain I’m free, I’m free, I’m free points the eyes back to look at what the Lord has done, not at how anyone feels this morning. Honor steps in first. Honor acts outside of feeling and circumstance. Honor loves Jesus not because last night went well but because he bled and died. Honor stands for a nation because of lives laid down, not because a favorite policy passed. Without honor, hearts ride a roller coaster and check out of what God has already opened up. Gratitude stands right beside honor. Gratitude is a practiced perspective, the daily hunt for the good gifts already given. Gratitude grabs testimonies and anchors the soul when the week is loud. Gratitude remembers God brought sons and daughters home and walks back through those doors until peace returns. Freedom then stops being a slogan and becomes power. The cross gives access to act without fear and restraint. Freedom enters anxiety, depression, and decision paralysis and says, you do not belong. Freedom lets a person sleep at night because grace is actually attached to the going and the staying.