Like many others, I have been reading more during this time
and themes of freedom and acceptance strike me. Edith Eger, a Holocaust
survivor, in her book, 'The Choice' (I would recommend it) has learnt to accept
what happened to her and not let it control the choices she makes now. She had
learnt to love and accept herself, forgive others and through that has found
freedom to choose how to live:
“You can’t change what happened, you can’t change what you
did or what was done to you. But you can choose how you live now”
Edith Eger.
The message version of The Bible gives us a description of
the life of freedom that Christ has to offer:
““Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to
me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a
real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced
rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep
company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.””
Matthew 11:28-30 MSG
Prayer is about relationship with God, “keeping company with
Him”, walking with Him through our lives. Letting Christ teach us - watching
how He does it. He accepts us as we are, not a better version of us, but as we
are now.
This, passage for me is a description of freedom. Even in a time when our physical freedoms are
restricted, God will show us how to live freely and lightly.
Prayer
Father God,
Thank you that the life you offer is not about being perfect. This is about your Grace. Thank you for meeting us
where we are. Father God teach us how to live freely and lightly in
relationship with you.
Amen
Challenge
In the midst of what we are facing we can remember that Christ offers acceptance and freedom. Jesus can show us the way through prayer and relationship with Him.
Written by Alison Loose
Lead Teacher of Physics
The Nottingham Emmanuel School
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