“14 He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, And broke their chains in pieces. 15 Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness…” Psalm 107:10-15  

” Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. 5 Or do you think that the Scripture says in vain, “The Spirit who dwells in us yearns jealously”? 6 But He gives more grace. Therefore He says:  “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” 7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you…”  James 4:1-10

“Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for  “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, 7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because  your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. 10 But may  the God of all grace, who called us  to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. 11 To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.”  1 Peter 5:5-11

“For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, 6 and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled.”  2 Cor. 10:3-6

You must know today that there is power in the name of Jesus to break every chain!!  EVERY CHAIN!  There is no chain too great for Him.  Submit yourself to Him.  Humble yourself and ask Him for His help and then wait upon Him.  Learn to listen.  He is waiting for you.  All of Heaven will be discharged at His command when you go to Him.  Oh, your deliverance may not come like you expect or want, but it will come.  And with it will come an understanding of His love and care for you.  A new trust will awaken with the breaking of each chain.

As I meditated on this song and these scriptures this morning, I began to feel this heaviness sitting right on my chest begin to leave.  Sometimes you get so used to pushing through that you don’t even realize how great a heaviness you have carried until it is gone!  What a great relief Jesus brings.  What a peace, what a calm, what a love…

Let His love wash over you today and restore your soul…