All In Grace

"The modern day chains that we may experience can come in a variety of forms. It might be an addiction, a lazy attitude or a failure to forgive. We can identify such spiritual shackles by assessing whether whatever it is weakens us, restricts our freedom and prevents us from reaching our potential to become closer to and more like Christ.
If you're aware that there are chains holding you down or you think there's something shackling you but you're yet to determine what it is, appeal to Jesus to set you free." - Alannah Francis

Going "All In" is a process. Moving into spaces where we can't rely on our own strength is a vulnerable place to be. The end of Colossians reminds us; grace is required.

In his own hand, Paul exhorts his readers to "remember his chains." A reminder that grace is the reason he is in prison and it is grace that holds him captive. Our ultimate freedom is found in being freed from what binds us and being bound by Christ. This is the only way the Colossians, and us, can live into the "new self” - individually and corporately.

As we pursue this life together, it is grace that holds us and grace has the
final word.