Lord, there is freedom in this place.  There is freedom in this life because Your life paid the ransom for our mistakes.  Because of Your sacrifice we have been freed from the mistakes of our past.  Because of Your resurrection, death has lost it’s sting.  You bring us new life in Christ so that we could know that this life is not the end.  We are free to love the way that you love us.  Free to give others the same forgiveness and mercy that You have given to us.  We are free to live.  But we need Your help.  Help us to be a reflection of You in all that we do so that others can see You in our actions and know that You are the God that makes all things new. Help us to go beyond the label of Christianity and instead live our lives fully committed to a relationship with Jesus Christ, our Messiah, our Redeemer, and our friend.