Freedom Can Be Ours!!!

I have always been saddened by the injustices inflicted on slaves. Not a life anyone would choose or was it? According to Harriet Tubman, many did not recognize they were slaves. Slavery was the only lifestyle they knew. While there are many definitions of slavery the common theme of slavery emphasizes the idea of complete ownership and control by a master. Now a master can be defined as having chief authority.

With this concept in mind, perhaps we should ask ourselves…

Aren’t We All Slaves?

Could it be possible we are under the authority of someone or something which in-fact makes us a slave. A slave to the very things in life we detest or fear. The term slavery or slave most often has a negative connotation. One which makes us subservient and weak. Perhaps we are not necessarily a servant to another human being but in-fact a servant to

Unhealthy Addictions

Work
Food
Cigarettes
Drugs
Alcohol
Sex
Shopping

Unhealthy Behaviors

Negative
Co-dependent
Passive Aggressive
Avoidance
Impulsive
Disruptive
Aggressive
Poor self-esteem
Manipulative
Intimidates or Bullies

Unhealthy Relationships Which

Take each other for granted
Lack Trust
Hurl Constant Insults
Include Frequent Fighting
Lead to Social Isolation
There is Continuous Blaming
There are Omissions of Truth
There is No Communication
One Attempts to Control
One Keeps Secrets
There is Lack of Respect
There is Unhealthy Jealousy
There is No Compromise

You know, many of us have more than one master. Perhaps we have multiple masters. And…what’s worse is we don’t even recognize we are in bondage.

If We Only Knew We Were Slaves Then We Could Be Rescued From Our Bondage!!!

This post is not intended to point out flaws but only to introduce awareness to those things in our lives which prove to be unhealthy. Recognition is the first step to Freedom!!! Once we recognize we have a master then we must free ourselves…Not ever an easy task! We run, we hide, and even bargain to avoid facing the giant head on. But, with God’s help…