Getting Free

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Mark 10:17-27 (NIV)
The Rich Young Man

17 As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. "Good teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?"

18 "Why do you call me good?" Jesus answered. "No one is good - except God alone. 19 You know the commandments: 'Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give false testimony, do not defraud, honor your father and mother.' "

20 "Teacher," he declared, "all these I have kept since I was a boy."

21 Jesus looked at him and loved him. "One thing you lack," he said. "Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."

22 At this the man's face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth.

23 Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, "How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!"

24 The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said again, "Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."

26 The disciples were even more amazed, and said to each other, "Who then can be saved?"

27 Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God."

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Possessions seem to be the largest obstacle to let go in order to reach You Lord. Many people have suffered this, that their possessions are the greatest place in their hearts. I was not an exception.

In Your Word Lord, I am taught that everything belongs to You. Whatever I have belongs to You. My life belongs to You, and I live for Your sole pleasure. Indeed, that a man can never serve 2 masters. I choose to follow You Father, and aid me to be steadfast in this decision forever.

Help me to grow spiritually Lord, to a maturity that will understand that You will always have the better picture. I want to share with all the people around me, that while I surrender to Your will, I am free. Thank You Lord for Your love has liberated me.

I want to chase after You O Lord.