Find Freedom in Truth

We live in a world of masks! rushing around in this fast paced world with deadlines to meet, schedules to keep and appointments to make. These are all part of our daily routine. This rat race on the long run, takes a toll on all of us. I have noticed that on many occasions people smile outwardly, but at a closer look you can sense there is hurt, anger disappointments and so many negative emotions that are slowly but are surely poisoning the body. And as time passes the result is shown in their behaviour pattern. People around you begin to notice that the usual cheerful self is not there any more. Bags under the eyes begin to be more conspicuous, the laughter is gone. The hunch in the walk, the drooping of the shoulder and the dragging of the feet becomes more apparent. and our body language begins to change. Hmmm! What happened? Something is not just right is it? We put on this mask as soon as we leave our homes. Our response to greetings from others are automatic. "Fine" "OK" "Good" how are you?" are all words that we say almost without meaning. This is because perhaps we do not want to portray ourselves as weak or being in want. There is a pretense that we become accustomed to. The people in the office or even the loved ones at home may not know the internal pain and suffering that you are going through. Your pillow is wet with tears. You sleep but not feel rested in the morning, and you begin to realize, that you are whom you are when the busyness of life passes away for a moment. Is there hope, relief....?

Just Look up!! I've got news for you my friend! ARISE! "Easier said than done" you say. But really its not that difficult. It could be if we try to do it on our own. Yes there is always help, and hope. Arise because the sun is not about to set, but because it is sun rise! The darkest moment is just before dawn. It's this dark moment that gives us the opportunity to look up! "Where?" you may ask! Just look up from the position you are in, look up to the one who is able to help you. After all, maybe you've tried everything and have anything to loose, except perhaps the darkness that surrounds you. So, look up! There is within you something that refuses to die. You are born to live, prosper and succeed in life.

Escalate to a higher plane. Tap into the resources that you are created with. You are not an accident on planet earth. There is purpose, direction and life just for you. How do you do this? Take a flight. I remember flying in a aeroplane in a thunderstorm. I saw the flashes of lightning around me of which I was actually terrified. But as soon as we soared above the clouds, there was a calmness, and a sigh of relief. There was bright sunshine all around us. I could actually see the swirling clouds below me, and the frightening experience was just a memory. But for me to experience this calmness, I had to get out of my home in the rain, buy a ticket, and be seated in that plane. What's the lesson here? To "escalate" is a process. It does not happen suddenly. The sun always shines above the clouds. But you must be "on the plane" you cannot get to where the sun shines all by yourself, alone.

See for yourself and experience the peace what millions around the world have experienced. I was only seven when I experienced this peace in my life. This is peace in in the valley, peace in spite of pain, peace in the storm. Can you sleep in the storm? We must prepare ourselves for the storms that we will go through. The following story may illustrate what I mean. A young man applied for a job as a farmhand. When the farmer asked for his qualifications, he said, "I can sleep when the wind blows." This puzzled the farmer. But he liked the young man, and hired him. A few days later, the farmer and his wife were awakened in the night by a violent storm. They quickly began to check things out to see if all was secure. They found that the shutters of the farmhouse had been securely fastened. A good supply of logs had been set next to the fireplace. The young man slept soundly. The farmer and his wife then inspected their property. They found that the farm tools had been placed in the storage shed, safe from the elements. The tractor had been moved into the garage. The barn was properly locked. Even the animals were calm. All was well. The farmer then understood the meaning of the young man's words, "I can sleep when the wind blows." Because the farmhand did his work loyally and faithfully when the skies were clear, he was prepared for the storm when it broke. So when the wind blew, he was not afraid. He could sleep in peace.

Untie yourself from the things that surround you, and use the potential that's within you to "reach out " for help find security in Jesus. He has gone through EVERYTHING that we have gone through, are going through and will ever go through. "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." (Hebrews 4: 15-16 NIV) Believe me, No one understands like Jesus! I have been in positions when my very own misunderstand me. I have cried out in agony and pain, determined to untie my self from the things that surround me. He came through. He knows, He understands. He does not condemn He loves us even today! He paid the supreme sacrifice on the cross to give us a sure foundation. "On Christ the solid Rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand" says the song writer. David the Psalmist sings "God is our refuge and strength,an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging(Psalm 46: 1-3). Jesus slept in the Storm because He was secure in the Father! We too have this security in Him. It's all about Jesus. He is my Rock! He is my fortress! He is my strength! He is my joy! He is my everything! Believe and see His love and grace coming through.

Surrender to God's will and plan in your life. Total surrender is total freedom. There must be an alignment with the Word of God and ourselves. Then there is power in the agreement between the two, which cannot be broken. For Jesus said, "heaven and earth shall pass away but my word shall not pass away" (Matthew 24:35) There is freedom in Truth. Jesus said "You will know the truth and the truth will make you free". (John 8:32 KJV) What is truth? Or may be a better question is Who is the Truth? "I am the way the Truth and the life" (John 14:6 KJV) Life is short and we must live in truth. Truthfulness and honesty is a virtue which we must have in our lives. There is true inner freedom in living and obeying the truth. Suffering cannot destroy the peace you find in knowing the truth. Sometimes Truth hurts, but it does bring forth "fruits of righteousness" My heart is that, even as you read this that you will be stirred within to reach out to know the truth which will be your guide. ARISE from the doldrums and reach out to happiness and truth.