Freedom Cry to Be Made Free

Freedom
 STOP ALL THE TALK AND LISTEN

Just for a moment, we must stop all the talk and listen to begin to understand the truth of Freedom for our land, for our people, and for our self.  Freedom comes at a cost.  It can never mean, I am free to harm, ridicule and destroy.  Our evil, selfish, pride filled hearts look at others; wanting and hoping that we might shine a little brighter than they.  Never do we stop to realize the injustice we cause.  Some claim their hatred comes because of what other people have said.  Always, hatred comes from the bleak darkness of our own unrepentant hearts who fail to give God honor, glory and praise.

Our only hope as a people and as a nation is to turn to the only One who can set our hearts free.  Racism, Hatred, and Bigotry lies at the heart of every White, Black, or Asian heart that allows their mind to believe that no others rights are as important as one’s own. Whether feelings of oppression, rejection, or self importance; all come from a false belief that “I am the center of the Universe.”  The truth:  I am but a speck of dust compared to the Universe.  Despite all that God loved you and me enough, that “while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8

We must stop all the talk for a moment, to listen to God, to each other, and find a way to quit spewing volcanoes of hate in every direction.

And so, I wrote this poem today.

Therefore, Our Only Hope of Freedom IS

..to surrender our hearts, minds and souls to God.  To seek Him, where freedom can be found.  Freedom from our own hearts of hate, anger, bigotry and pride.

36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. John 8

When I humbly bow before His throne, I begin a transformation; because, He has promised to transform my heart to be like His Dear Son.  There can be no place left in my heart for pride, arrogance, or hate; because, He fills my heart with Himself.  He commands us to love one another as Christ loves us; therefore, I have no place to hate.  At the same time, I am to hate the effects of evil in this land and in the world, looking to God to place those in authority over us to prevent chaos.  Freedom can never mean the license to hurt, harm and destroy–that is the true definition of fascism.

Freedom Cry to Be Made Free

by Effie Darlene Barba

 

Oh, Lord restore law in our land

Those who protect might take a stand

Transform, Dear God, these hearts that hate

Before destruction is our fate

CHORUS:

Freedom can’t be freedom, until our hearts are free

From all the hate and bigotry

That pride has brought to be

Our eyes so blinded, we can’t see

That hate breeds hate inside of me

Our only hope to be set free

You purchased there on Calvary

 

Oh, Righteous Lord, I hear your cry

Our wayward hearts have made you sigh

Your justice soon, LORD, must draw nigh

Unless repentant we reply

 

Before thy throne we seek your Grace

And Gaze there on your holy Face

Where there our sins you will erase

Our hearts might then your love embrace

 

To spread to all we meet each day

With humble hearts, we then might say

Come sinner, come to find your way

Here at this altar let us pray

CHORUS:

Freedom can’t be freedom until our hearts are free

From all the hate & bigotry

Pride has brought to be

Our eyes so blinded, we can’t see

That hate breeds hate inside of me

Our only hope to be set free

You purchased there on Calvary

 

Oh, Lord bring love within our heart

A love that bids all hate depart

Give this our land a fresh new start

Let each of us now do our part

 

And Lord, each day by setting sun

Let me not then my duty shun

Reach out my hand to touch someone

To help them see thy Precious Son

Chorus:

Freedom can’t be freedom, until our hearts are free

From all the hate and bigotry

That pride has brought to be

Our eyes so blinded, we can’t see

That hate breeds hate inside of me

Our only hope to be set free

You purchased there on Calvary

If you don’t know Jesus Christ as your Savior: I urge you to go to my page titled How to Be Saved by clicking on this link, if you have a prayer request email me by clicking here or comment here

CONCLUDING TWEETS

[bctt tweet=”Freedom can’t be freedom until our hearts are free From all the hate & bigotry Pride has brought to be” username=”effiedarlene”]

[tweetthis]Hatred and Racism always comes from hearts filled with evil pride[/tweetthis]

[tweetthis]Your justice soon, LORD, must draw nigh Unless repentant we reply[/tweetthis]

[tweetthis]Oh, Lord bring love within our heart A love that bids all hate depart[/tweetthis]

OTHER RESOURCES AVAILABLE

A Broken and Contrite Heart, I published in 2010, answers the question, “What do I do when I keep falling into the same sin? Does God hate me because I keep failing to get this right?  So, where do I begin again and find joy in my salvation; after, falling.  If you want to know more about this book or the other books I have written:  You can find a link at: Book Resources.

©Effie Darlene Barba, 2017

Disclosure of Material Connection: I have not received any compensation for writing this post.  I have no material connection to the brands, products, or services that I have mentioned except for my own books.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

 

The inscription I added; but the Photo is by Aaron Burden on Unsplash

 

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