Liberty Within Limits: The Paradox of Christian Freedom
Month’s Theme: Liberty (Living in Biblical Evidence Revealed To You)
Rooted in Galatians 5:13–14
The skies fill with color this time of year.
Flags wave, fireworks crackle, and there’s this swelling pride in our hearts as we celebrate independence.
It’s a word we treasure: freedom.
But while we talk about political liberty, my thoughts turn to spiritual freedom—
The kind that doesn’t come from laws or leaders, but from the finished work of Christ.
The kind that doesn’t just release us from bondage, but calls us into a new kind of obedience.
Free to Follow
“For you were called to freedom, brothers.
Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh,
but through love serve one another. For the whole law is fulfilled in one word:
‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” (Galatians 5:13–14, ESV)
We’re called to be free—but not free to do whatever we want.
Free to follow Jesus.
Free to submit to His Word.
And free to let go of self-rule and live under a better King.
This goes against what culture says.
The world tells us that freedom means doing whatever feels right.
But in God’s Kingdom, freedom means surrendering to what is right—even when it’s hard.
Because freedom without foundation becomes chaos.
But freedom rooted in Christ becomes peace.
Freedom Rooted in Christ
This kind of freedom isn’t aimless. It’s anchored.
It’s anchored in truth. In obedience. In trust.
And that’s the paradox:
True liberty come from living under the authority of Christ and the authority of His Word.
Not out of fear.
But out of love.
Out of the deep knowledge that the One who gave us life also knows how to live that life.
But let’s be honest—submission doesn’t come easy.
There are parts of us that still resist God’s timing, God’s boundaries, God’s commands.
Even when we believe, we wrestle with unbelief.
Like the father in Mark 9 I referenced in June who cried out,
“I believe; help my unbelief!” (Mark 9:24, ESV)
And maybe you’ve been there.
Maybe you’re in a season where God’s Word says one thing, but your heart longs for another.
Or maybe you’re watching the world pull hard at your attention, and you’re weary of holding the line.
This is where freedom meets faith.
Not the loud, confident kind of faith—but the trembling kind.
The kind that surrenders daily, even while the questions linger.
The kind that trusts that submission isn’t weakness—it’s worship.
This Week’s Root Challenge
- Name one area of your life where submission to Christ feels difficult. Be honest. Where are you tempted to rely on your own understanding instead of God’s Word?
- Write a prayer of surrender. Tell the Lord where you believe—and where you need help with unbelief. Ask Him to help you trust His ways, even when they stretch you.
- Choose one verse from Scripture about obedience or surrender. Write it somewhere you’ll see it often. Let it shape your thoughts this week.
Freedom in Christ isn’t about living without limits.
It’s about living within the limits He lovingly gives us.
It’s about choosing His way—even when we don’t fully understand it yet. Let’s be people who live in Liberty—
Living in Biblical Evidence Revealed To You.
And may that evidence be a life joyfully submitted to Christ and His Word.
Tiffany Colter is a Christian writer, business strategist, and mentor who has spent more than two decades guiding others through life’s transitions with faith and purpose. Whether through homeschooling her children, coaching writers and entrepreneurs, or writing words that point people back to hope, she believes deeply in the power of everyday obedience to transform lives. Her heart beats for helping others live boldly in their calling—rooted in truth, anchored in grace.
If you’re looking for encouragement in your business, your parenting journey, or your writing life, Tiffany offers practical support through her Substacks:
Learning Resources Online – for entrepreneurs and freelancers
Writing Career Coach – for writers and authors
Building the Balanced Life – for those juggling business, caregiving, and calling
Decision Tree Learning – For homeschoolers as well as teachers and parents
Let’s grow something lasting—together.
