Chains

I don't know how to write a blog. I'm not even sure why I'm writing one; I can't write well to save my life. But, I'm working on talking out what God  is doing with me, so I guess this is a cool way to do it. 


A few weeks ago at West Rome AND at Connect Rome God wanted to remind me that only He has the power to break chains in my life, and to praise Him for the numerous chains he has broken recently. 


Before I went to Passion over the break, I was a MASSIVE mess. I'm not at a point where I can explain all the details to people yet, but trust me. 


It was bad. 


I had wrapped so many chains around my neck that I couldn't even function anymore. I thought I was fine doing my own thing and making my own decisions, but I was suffocating myself with the world instead of filling myself up with Christ. Eventually, I crashed and hit rock bottom. I knew in the back of my mind that God was the only one who could heal me and turn my life around, but I turned to people and things instead. I was done.


Then Passion. 


From the get go I knew it was going to be an experience. I had no clue, however, that God would completely FREE me from my past, put my feet back on solid ground and begin shaping me into the person He wants me to be. I'm learning more and more about God's grace and His unconditional love for me. No matter where I've been or what I've done... I am loved. I am forgiven. 


This is where the title for this blog comes from. My chains have been BROKEN. I am FREE. But, because we live in an imperfect world, I understand that I have to deal with new chains (and even the scars of the old ones) everyday. This blog- this life- is about giving up my chains to Jesus: One Link At A Time. 


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My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God My Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy rains
Unending love, AMAZING grace