Free to Run

Written By Betty Predmore

GALATIANS 5:1-12

(September 19)

Paul continues his conversation with the Galatians about freedom. In 5:1 he says, "For freedom Christ has set you free." What did he mean by this?

Christ gave us freedom from sin and freedom from the laws when he died on the cross for us. Because of his sacrifice, we are now free to do something that we couldn't do before ... live an unselfish life.

He goes on in the next verse to say, "Christ will be of no value to you at all." There are two very different approaches to being saved: trying to be saved by keeping the law and being saved by grace. If we are following the law, trying to "save" ourselves, then Christ cannot help us. It is only when we accept the grace of Jesus Christ that we find salvation. The hope is that because of this grace we experience, we will want to live unselfishly and do good for others. But we must always remember it is our faith that saves us, not our good works.

The false teachers were continuing to cause the Galatian believers to backtrack. Paul warns that God will certainly judge those who are teaching falsities to the believers.

Paul is warning them to be careful of who they listen to. The same applies to us today. There are those out there who would love to change your mind, turn your thoughts elsewhere, and guide you away from Christ. They are often disguised as "good people" or "smart people", or even "holy people."

Just like Paul trusted God back then, we need to also trust him to give us wisdom and discernment. We want to have the ability to distinguish between truth and falsity.

Ask God to help you keep a sharp eye out for trickery. Ask him to help you stay on course. He wants you to walk in your freedom. Actually, he wants you to feel free to RUN!

I AM FREE (Newsboys)

Through you the blind will see
Through you the mute will sing
Through you the dead will rise
Through you all hearts will praise
Through you the darkness flees
Through you my heart screams
I am free, yes, I am free

I am free to run (I am free to run)
I am free to dance (I am free to dance)
I am free to live for you (I am free to live for you)
I am free (I am free)
Yes, I am free (I am free)

Through you the kingdom comes
Through you the battle's won
Through you I'm not afraid
Through you the price is paid
Through you there's victory
Because of you my soul sings
I am free, yes, I am free

I am free to run (I am free to run)
I am free to dance (I am free to dance)
I am free to live for you (I am free to live for you)
I am free (I am free)
Yes, I am free (I am free)

Who the Son sets free
Is free indeed
Who the Son sets free
Is free indeed

I am free to run (I am free to run)
I am free to dance (I am free to dance)
I am free to live for you (I am free to live for you)
I am free (I am free)
Yes, I am free (I am free)

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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