some days in Romans 8

The next few days we will examine some of Romans 8 and how God gives us the truth of how He has changed out lives. These verses dig in deep.

Deep in to our conviction fueling our confidence. Deep in to our minds removing the lies and distractions from our enemy. Deep in to our futures with what God has already settled for each of us who know Him.

Read on and note what sticks out for you.

Romans 8:1-2 NLT

So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. 2 And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.

Condemnation is something that we have to deal with. Just living in and out of each day we will come across the struggles and even the battles that leave us scared and beaten down by condemnation. So how is it gone or thrown out?

It is by the grace and goodness of God that we are forgiven of our sins and destined for real freedom. Freedom us the gift that God’s spirit brings to us.

Literally this freedom is life. Instead of bondage or slavery that is lasting freedom from the power our sin so that we can enjoy the life giving truth of God. Go another step forward.

Romans 8:14 NLT

For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.

Because we are the children of God there are some things that are true about us. These things will change our hearts and minds, our thinking and our acting, our outlook and passions.

We have the ability to get past the pain and live in freedom. We have the blessing to let go of our sin and live each day to the fullest that freedom will allow. Follow the spirit because that is where our best gifts and amazing future will be found.

In Christ there is no more condemnation. And for that truth from Romans 8 I am grateful!

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