Set Free

"Set Free”

When a baby bird is “Set Free“… from the safety of the nest
The whole world opens up for her… and life becomes a test

Will she survive the tumult… on a wild and blustery day?
When the winds are whipping fiercely… at her wings along the way?

When a child lets go of her mother’s hand… and tries to stand alone
She wants her independence …wants to try it on her own

The mother wants to see her stand… let go… and take some steps
But it’s very hard to free her…let her grow… and reach her depths

When the teacher sees her students… pass the tests and move along
There is a little sorrow… as she adds them to the throng

Her influence and teaching… goes with them throughout the years
Her hope is that they listened…and not just to their peers

It’s very hard… to set one free… and truly let them go
But if we try to hold them back …when will they ever grow?

The Lord does this for you and me… when he saves us from our sins
He lets us go… and lets us grow… and we face the howling winds

But even though we are “Set Free“… He’s never far away
Just like that mother who’s close behind… when her child is hard at play

The love our Savior has for us… as His dear little child
Is so much like a mother’s love…so warm, so deep, so mild

He does not try to smother us…but indeed He sets us free
So we can be the people… that He knows that we can be

“Set Free“… to do what’s right and good…“Set Free“… to run the race
“Set Free“…to stand against the foe…and look him in the face

“Set Free“…to read our Bibles…and to practice what’s inside
“Set Free”… to worship in our hearts…and let go of stubborn pride

And when we live in freedom… we MUST… set others free
To live their lives in Jesus… to be what they can be

I’m basking in the love of Christ… and… all… He’s… done… for… me
Oh what blessed peace it brings to us…when in Jesus we’re… “Set Free”

By Linda Hogeland December 2009

He Wants You To Be Free

Why do you travel the long winding road,… stumbling along the dark way?
You need not carry your burdens alone,…give them to Jesus today

Lift from your shoulders the cares that you bear,… and drop them at our dear Lord’s feet
“I’m more than able to carry your load,”…He whispers in melodies sweet

Our pride tells us,…no…we can do it alone,...and onward we press down the lane
But Jesus repeats in His gentle, kind voice,…“my child let me carry your pain”

We doubt and we fear, and we shed many tears as we struggle to do it our way
But He follows along,…when we’re weak, He is strong, and He picks us up day after day

Won’t you turn to Him now, at His feet humbly bow, and release your great burden to Him?
He is loving and fair, and your burden He’ll bear, and you won’t have to struggle again

And the peace that He brings will make your heart sing as you walk down the path by His side
And you won’t feel the pain or the sorrow again, since your burdens you shed with your pride

You’re free now to dance down the lane in a prance, or run and jump in the air like a child
Your Lord loves you so, and He’s glad you let go, and He watches you now with a smile

“Now isn't this better than struggling alone?”… He says…, and you quickly agree
Why did I carry that big heavy load when you wanted for me to be free?

By Linda Hogeland ~~~March 2009