My Independence Day

This is another year where millions of Americans right now are enjoying the word “freedom”. But are we really free? Free from what bondage? I would like to personalize this day to be my day of independence instead. I think it will be more appropriate and meaningful, at least for me. Today, very early in the morning, I was given the opportunity to ask forgiveness from an individual I hurt so bad. I hurt this wonderful person with lies, not just small lies, but “life-changing-lies”. Yes, that opportunity was not something I even imagined would come, but I took advantage of the situation, and blurted, “Please forgive me.” I did not get a response yet. I was not expecting to be forgiven right away. However, I felt relieved by just saying those words. It felt wonderful to be righteous, and truthful. Just being free from the bondage of lies. You gotta be kidding me, it was awesome! I am not sure how enormous the damage was though, or how repairable it will be, but deep inside of me feels that I was already forgiven. Forgiveness, perhaps not from this person, but from God, and myself. With this thought, I look back at the cross where my beloved Jesus suffered. Yes, I remembered, He suffered for me, and for all those who lied, and even those who are still covered with a life of lies. Now, I take part of this freedom today. Completely healed. No to "bondage". No longer a captive of untruthfulness, but a survivor of the Truth. As long as my Beloved is in my heart, I shall overcome lies. “Truth shall set you free.”