Living Free In Christ: Built On Faith - Living Free - June 16, 2026
Living Free In Christ: Built On Faith
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Scripture
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
Colossians 2:6-7 NIV
Thoughts for the Day
Faith is the foundation of the Christian life. We do not overcome life-controlling problems simply by trying harder, making promises, or feeling guilty enough to change. Real freedom begins when we place our trust in Jesus Christ and begin to walk with Him daily.
Many people build their lives on faulty foundations: approval, control, success, pleasure, escape, relationships, or self-protection. These foundations may seem strong for a while, but they cannot hold us when life becomes painful or when temptation becomes strong. Jesus is the only foundation strong enough to carry the full weight of our lives.
Consider This . . .
To “walk in Him” means faith is not only something we believe; it is the way we live. We bring our choices, thoughts, feelings, relationships, habits, and struggles under the lordship of Christ. When we are rooted in Him, we are not easily pulled away by every craving, fear, emotion, or pressure. Today, consider what foundation you have been leaning on most. Is your trust resting in Christ, or in something that cannot truly save, heal, or sustain you?
Jesus, I want my life to be rooted and built up in You. Forgive me for trusting things that cannot bring lasting freedom. Strengthen my faith and help me walk with You in the daily choices that shape my life. Be the foundation of my freedom.
In Jesus' name . . .
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