No Longer Slaves

What's up, buttercups? I wanted to bring to light a wonderful song that has been on my heart lately as I get ready to make some big changes and head to GCU in Arizona in about 19 days! Now, I think we can all agree that change can be a scary thing, so that's where this song comes into play. See, God didn't give us a spirit of timidity and fear, we are to do His will and walk free from sin and shame and death and fear as we follow in the footsteps of His love. So here is a song called "No Longer Slaves". I hope ya like it :)

No Longer Slaves by: Bethel Music

V1: You unravel me with a melody
You surround me with a song
Of deliverance from my enemies
'Til all my fears are gone

[Chorus x2]
I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God

V2: From my mother's womb
You have chosen me
Love has called my name
I've been born again
Into your family
Your blood flows through my veins

[Chorus x4]
I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God

~Bridge: You split the sea
So I could walk right through it
My fears were drowned in perfect love
You rescued me
And I could stand and sing
I am a child of God...

You split the sea
So I could walk right through it
You drowned my fears in perfect love
You rescued me
And I will stand and sing
I am a child of God~

[Ending]
Yes, I am
I am a child of God
I am a child of God
Yes, I am
I am a child of God
Full of faith
Yes, I am a child of God
I am a child of God

Okay, so you know that drill, and if ya don't, here's the drill: Let's analyze this song overall at first, and then break it down by verse. So for starters, my overall message that I'm hearing repeated over and over again is how we are CHILDREN OF GOD. Like, we are children of the creator of thbe universe, breather of stars, Lord of Lords-- He is our Heavenly Father and because of this, there is no reason why we should be held captive to fear and sin any longer. He breaks our chains and sets us free from fear. What. A. God. Am I right?

So now that we have an overall summary, let's check out the verses...

V1: You unravel me with a melody
You surround me with a song
Of deliverance from my enemies
'Til all my fears are gone

V2: From my mother's womb
You have chosen me
Love has called my name
I've been born again
Into your family
Your blood flows through my veins

First thing to note here is God's faithfulness to deliver us from our enemies. He is a faithful God who promises to love and protect us and here we see that we have a "song of deliverance" from our enemies that sets us free from our fears. Our God is so good and s faithful to deliver us safely. The second thing to note in the verses is how God calls us as His children. He doesn't just look at us as a number, but He calls us individually, BY NAME, as His chosen children. We are His and His alone. Death has no sting, sin has no power, and fear no longer rules us because we are chosen by Him. The final thing I noted is that we are not only delivered and chosen by God, but we are also new creations because of Him. He loves us so much, that He takes are old sinful selves and cleanses us and frees us from sin. "So there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus."-Romans 8:1(NLT) Boom. There it is. We are free from our sins and free from death and free from ALL condemnation because we belong to Him now. How AMAZING is that? No past, present, or future sin can seperate you from the God who called you because you have been delivered and made new.

Now we're gonna clump the chorus and ending together...

[Chorus]

I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God

[Ending]
Yes, I am
I am a child of God
I am a child of God
Yes, I am
I am a child of God
Full of faith
Yes, I am a child of God
I am a child of God

In case you weren't reassured yet or didn't know it yet, you're a child of God. You are loved and chosen by Him to be a part of His family. And because of this, you are free from your past slavery to fear. You have been set free.

And finally let's look at the bridge (AKA: My favorite part)...

~Bridge: You split the sea
So I could walk right through it
My fears were drowned in perfect love
You rescued me
And I could stand and sing
I am a child of God...

You split the sea
So I could walk right through it
You drowned my fears in perfect love
You rescued me
And I will stand and sing
I am a child of God~

How crazy awesome is our God? That He splits the sea for us, and covers our fears in His perfect love, and rescues us and makes us Hid very own children!! Our God is a loving God and a personal God, He is not distant and far away, but He is right here for us whenever we need us. He's only a prayer away, and friends, please remember how loved you are by Him. Calling you by name, choosing you for His family, saving you by sacrificing His only begotten son-- These are not the actions of a distant and hateful God, but by THE GOD OF THE UNIVERSE. King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Maker of Heaven and Earth, the one who loves like no other and you know what? HE LOVES YOU. He loves you so much, He just wants you to be a part of His family, my dear friends. Please remember that.

Well there you have it. I pray you all have a wonderful night and I'll hopefully post again soon :) 

Love always, Abby Lynn