Walking In Freedom
Often when we begin our new life in Christ we bring along with us a lot of baggage. We bring along with us wounds, pain, sin patterns and other pieces of the old life which can inhibit our growth.
In Colossians 3, Paul encourages the church to die to the old life they used to live and to come alive in Christ!
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. Because of these, the wrath of God is coming. You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived.
But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.
Colossians 3:1-10
Pray that God would reveal to you areas in your own life that need to be renewed by the power of Christ. Ask him to guide you to healing, restoration, freedom and repentance. After praying, look through the list below that includes some of the Care groups offered at Discovery that may be helpful to you in your journey to freedom.
Care Groups Available
Discover Recovery – Christ-centered recovery program for those struggling with drugs, alcohol, dysfunctional and/or codependent relationships.
Divorce Care– Healing and support for those who have experienced the trauma of divorce.
Grief Care– Comfort love and support for those grieving the loss of a loved one.
Hope For Hurting Parents-This group exists to comfort, guide and support you during these difficult parenting seasons.
L.I.F.E. Groups (Men’s Group- Living in Freedom Everyday) Whether you struggle with an addiction to internet pornography or purity in your relationships this group will support you and help you find your way out of your struggle.
Military care– Military Care exists to support those who have a past or present connection with a branch of our nations’ military.
Soul Care– Explore what the Bible says about how your heart and soul can experience freedom and wholeness from past wounds and hurts.
More information about these Care groups and others can be found at the Care page of our website. We encourage you to join the group that will help you move towards freedom and wholeness.
Think this might be the next step for you?
Consider having a Growth Talk conversation about it with someone you trust. A Growth Talk is a chance to discuss with someone else the step you are preparing to take. For more information on Growth Talk and for help finding the right person visit the Growth Talk Page. You can use the “Growth Talk” button to visit the page and begin the conversation. If you are not comfortable having a Growth Talk about this specific step that’s o.k.! We know that some of these topics are very difficult to talk about. We encourage you to sign up for the group you feel will best help you move towards freedom and wholeness.
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