Sin is a personal, moral, social, and relational problem. It is an action taken that is contrary to the will of God. It is a personal and social

condition that affects how we think, how we feel, how we act, and even how we

respond to God and well to ourselves and not only our

sin but the effects on us from the sins of others. I suffered abuse as a child and became acquainted with the effects of

sin at a young age, too young. But rather than centering on the hope and glory that was to be mine in Christ, I allowed

what happened to me to define me.

I let shame shroud me. I believe the lie that I was beyond the tender loving and

healing care of Christ. Have you ever longed to have your past forgotten?

To recover from a secret pain?

To live a life healed and in step with the spirit of God. Well, you are in the right place at the right time.

This meditation from Galatians Chapter 5 is a reflection on that desire, a longing for healing, acceptance of the healing that is

already yours, not becoming, but being healed.

Living a healed life at this moment as you live by the present spirit of God.

So to begin, whether it morning, light or evening shadows, allow the next 15 minutes to be a

sanctuary to contemplate healing and living by the spirit of God.

Allow your breathing to resolve and your eyes begin to close

and just settle deeper into wherever you are,

start to center on this established safe place of healing

as time of stability.

In a few moments of silent reflection, believing in the durability of God, spirit, and sun. Continue by

by responding to this passage from Romans chapter 8 and as I lead us,

responds simply,

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