Prayer
What most often stops me achieving freedom is my tendency to be caught up in fears and expectations about what I 'ought' or 'should' be. My usual automatic responses tie me down and inhibit me from exploring new areas of growth. I ask and pray for a greater sense of inner freedom and that I might reach the fresh and challenging possibilities that God wishes me to realize.
Isaiah 12:1-6
This is one of my favorite passages. Happy New Year!
1 On that day, you will say: I give you thanks, O LORD; though you have been angry with me, your anger has abated, and you have consoled me.
2 God indeed is my savior; I am confident and unafraid. My strength and my courage is the LORD, and he has been my savior.
3 With joy you will draw water at the fountain of salvation,
4 and say on that day: Give thanks to the LORD, acclaim his name; among the nations make known his deeds, proclaim how exalted is his name.
5 Sing praise to the LORD for his glorious achievement; let this be known throughout all the earth.
6 Shout with exultation, O city of Zion, for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel!
