Recently, I've felt as though I've had things that are holding me back. It seems like the more I try to put myself out there and try to be real with people, the more I am afraid to do so. I try my best at work, at being sister, at being a girlfriend, at being a friend, at being a daughter, but it's not enough. My own fears and insecurities are my chains. They're holding me back from trying. I never want to be afraid to be myself. I don't want to hide who I am because the chains shackle me.
The chains, however, don't define me or bind me. They are gone because Christ broke through them with His blood. I know all of this? So why is it that I still continue to let them hold me back? Why do I let them define me? Because I'm human. I can't do everything on my own. I need God's help through this. Chris Tomlin wrote about how our God and Saviour set us free in this song. It's a great reminded to me in my time of need.
Amazing Grace, My Chains Are Gone: Chris Tomlin
Amazing grace
How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now I'm found
Was blind, but now I see
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed
(Chorus)
My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy rains
Unending love, Amazing grace
The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures
(chorus)
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun forbear to shine
But God, Who called me here below
Will be forever mine
Will be forever mine
You are forever mine
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