Giving Up Freedom

I am safely here in Texas and boy is it warm! The flights yesterday afternoon were very good and the people kind. God has placed me in a home with a precious new sister who has only been saved 9 years and who has an amazing testimony. The joy that resides here is undeniable and in spite of her obstacles, Jesus is all over this place! Thanks for your prayers. I am speaking through 3 Freedom Connection Points this weekend. As I was flying yesterday, packed like a little fish in a can with no arm space, no choices, and nothing to drink (my water bottle was too heavy to carry off and on) I was reminded how much I value freedom on so many levels. I was free to choose my lunch (apples and nuts), free to choose my 4oz drink on board, free to choose my seat. Sometimes we have to definitely CHOOSE to celebrate our freedom. Then I came to the church last night and looked at some pictures of people in bondage and again this strong freedom stand came to me. But this morning as I sit here drinking coffee and pondering my messages, I thought, "I really want to be free in all areas, but I'm not free to quit living a healthy lifestyle." I hope you see this. I AM free, but I don't want to be. Sometimes solidifying that I cannot choose to return to my past patterns of abuse is freedom in itself. While denying certain foods is prison for some, it is freedom for me. I am okay to live within the "prison" of health as opposed to the prison of obesity. I am thankful for the help of the Holy Spirit to keep me chained to the good news that being healthy is best. Amen? Paul understood as he was chained for the Gospel. I understand that being chained to healthy choices offers me the best hope of a fabulous finish! Are you willing to give up your freedom to return to an unhealthy life style? I am! Much love, PK ... Kathy Hill Sent from my iPad