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