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From Prison to Peace

It’s been quite a while since I have been able to write! I have had a wonderful, crazy summer! From dance camps to just swimming, I’ve had a great time. But I’ve returned, with more words that God has put on my heart. I hope you enjoy!
The enemy is constantly trying to steal our peace. He is trying to steal our Joy. He is trying to keep us in bondage. Whether through deaths, broken relationships, or just day to day arguments, he is after us all. Tonight I realize why he does this. In Ephesians 6, Paul writes about the armor of God. As some of you will recall, this includes the shoes of the Gospel of Peace. When people trap or enslave others, they remove their shoes, to keep them from attempting escape. The Devil does the same thing. He has lulled us to sleep, and ensnared us in a dreary circle of apathy. Then, he removes our shoes, our peace, to ensure our detainment. 

It is time to rise up and end our bondage! Even though Satan works to steal our peace, we can receive abundantly more from Jesus Christ! Even though he attempts to keep us in chains, Jesus already broke them ALL on the Cross! We are children of THE most high King, and it’s time we act like them! This world desperately needs a Savior. Our generation hungers for truth! So no more cowering, we need to rise up! Get off the conveyer belt of apathy! Resist the chains of bondage! We are hand-picked by God to save His creation! YOU are the chosen one. Don’t receive the lies about being to young, or too old, too shy, or too outspoken. He has called each and every one of His children to a specific purpose, and we need to rise to the challenge. 

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  1. AnonymousOctober 1, 2016 at 7:14 PM

    Love this Hallie! Incredibly well written and a great reminder to how important peace is in our lives; keep up the good work!

    ~Rayleigh~

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    1. HallieOctober 2, 2016 at 5:50 PM

      Thanks Rayleigh! I am glad you enjoyed it!

      ~Hallie

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  2. UnknownOctober 2, 2016 at 4:39 AM

    Hallie, you have wisdom way beyond your years!
    Uncle Brent

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    1. HallieOctober 2, 2016 at 5:49 PM

      Thank you for your kind words! I hope to continue to glorify Jesus with my writing.

      ~Hallie

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