When Religion Controls but God Sets You Free

Описание: When Religion Controls but God Sets You Free

For anyone deconstructing religion but still drawn to Jesus.

Somewhere along the line, religion got weaponized.

Pharaoh did it in Exodus 5:2:
“Who is the Lord, that I should obey him?”

But Pharaoh wasn’t asking in wonder.
He was clinging to power.

That’s what religion does when it loses the presence of God.

But here’s the truth:
Jesus doesn’t control you. He frees you.

And that difference will change your whole life.

How to Break Free from a Controlling View of God:
1. Audit Your Theology:
Ask - Is the God I picture loving, or just demanding? (2 Corinthians 3:17)

2. Name the Fear:
Write down what makes you feel unworthy or stuck in your faith.

3. Reconnect with Scripture as Story:
Read Exodus 1–6 as a liberation journey, not a rulebook.

4. Talk to Someone Safe:
Healing often happens through trusted conversations, not isolation.

5. Replace Shame with Presence:
Try breath prayer: “God is near. I am not alone.”

May you stop mistaking chains for closeness,
and find the courage to follow a God who walks you out—never locks you in.

Grace and Peace.

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