It's trendy these days to put yourself first. The truth of Jesus is to deny ourselves and to put God and others first. If we're honest, we rarely put others first. Our bodies, it's needs and desires, should always be founded on what glorifies God first.

We take pride in hustling. Working hard is good! God tells us to work. But then he calls us to rest. Jesus has done everything you need, let him carry the burden, and you get some rest.

It's trendy to update your beliefs and lifestyle to match those of the world. "Things are changing. Society is evolving. Just go with the flow!" The truth is often, going with the flow can lead to destruction. Life is not found in following the masses, but it's found in following Jesus.

Culture wants us to believe that we don't have to be right; we have to be real to ourselves. And your truth might be different than my truth. But Jesus tells us that he is the truth, and living His truth is where we find a life for ourselves and others.

Our freedom in Christ allows us to live fruitful lives. When we decide to follow the Holy Spirit steadily, day in and day out, we are bound to reap a harvest that blesses us not only but also allows us the opportunity and strength to carry someone else's burden.

Freedom takes some getting used to. Some of us tend to be drawn to rules and regulations; for others, the temptation is to use freedom to indulge in our desires. Paul encourages us to let the Holy Spirit guide us in our newfound freedom starting with the guiding principle of love.

How we view God determines the path of our walk with Him. Many consider him a God who tries to restrict us through laws and morality. Instead, God has freed us from the things in this world that hold us back. When we recognize that, we are welcomed into His family of faith.

We are all in need of a Savior, and we are all equally as welcome at the table of our Savior Jesus Christ. The promise of freedom in Christ is a gift offered to everyone, from every background, who believes and trusts in Jesus.

We often think that we have to do more and be more to be in the family of Christ; However, true freedom in Christ is found when we can rest in the fact that all we need is Jesus and the cross.

Many things get in the way between God and us. Sometimes people's disapproval, wrong beliefs, or even our past can keep us away from God. Paul tells the church in Galatia (and us) that through Christ, God has rescued us, that we may seek him and live in his purpose for our lives.