Walking in Freedom || A Bible Devotional ||
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As Christians, made new in Christ, we are free from the law of sin and are living in the grace of Jesus. However, our faith sometimes waivers in the face of this chaotic world. This devotional is for those who struggle to continue in Christ's freedom and also for those who struggle to rely on Christ rather than on their pride. Psalm 119:45 says "I will walk about in freedom for I have sought out your precepts" (NIV). Let us then draw near to one another to explore exactly how this freedom applies to us!
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