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There are of plenty of things that stick out about yesterday’s message and one of the huge lessons God gave me during our recent time away.  I shared yesterday about the facts of separation.


God told Adam and Even to not eat from the tree that would separate them from God and lead them astray.  Literally God said that move would separate them from Him, but the right choices who separate them from the wrong to an abundance of what is strong and right and opening them to even more.


Take a few minutes and ask yourself about separation.  Have you chosen the wrong things that have kept you from God and His bet for you or have you chosen the right things that separated you from what keeps you from God?  Take the time to answer these questions and more.


Proverbs 4:25-27 NLT

“Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path. Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil.”


One choice changed everything. God gave Adam and Eve freedom with the right choice. All but one tree was free for them to eat. That tree separated them from freedom.  Choices are important.


John 8:31-32  NASB

So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly My disciples; 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”


Freedom is God’s gift to us through Jesus.  Separation from God is the price of sin and a lack of covering of our sin.  God offers freedom and so much more.


Romans 8:1-2  NASB

Therefore there is now no condemnation at all for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death.


The law of sin and death is overcome, removed by and falls before our great and gracious God.  May we seize this opportunity and live in what is the best for us, the best God offers.


This week is an important one for back2school.  REGISTRATION is Tuesday, July 20th from 6 to 8pm at all 15 locations.  Please pray for success and many students to be registered.  Pray for the resources to come together.  Pray for the volunteers needed to pull off the event.  Thank you for your support and for sharing with others.


Now… let’s have an awesome week.

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