Shackles Free

Yesterday, I was wearing my Mandisa, Shackles Free t-shirt that I got at a EWomen conference. The t-shirt is also from her song below. I love that shirt because everytime I wear it I remember that the bonds have been broken. The bonds can be anything that keeps us from having the relationship with Christ that we are to have. My "bond" was Andre'. Just when I thought I could take no more He broke the chains that Andre' had over me. I woke up last night thinking about Andre', how long it had been, and thinking it was time for him to make contact. Well today he did by instant message. I just stared at it thinking What?? Is this a test?? Am I going to fail God by answering???? I think God was preparing me that Andre' was going to make contact and I was 'clothed in strength and dignity". The verse on the shirt is John 8:36 So if the son sets you free, you will free indeed. I am free! The chains are broken! Praise God!


Shackles (Praise You)

Take the shackles off my feet so I can dance
I just wanna praise You
I just wanna praise You
You broke the chains, now I can lift my hands
And I'm gonna praise You
I'm gonna praise You

In the corners of mind
I just can't seem to find a reason to believe
That I can break free
‘Cause you see I have been down for so long
Feel like all hope is gone
But as I lift my hands, I understand
That I should praise You through my circumstance

Everything that could go wrong
All went wrong at one time
So much pressure fell on me
I thought I was gonna lose my mind
But I know You wanna see
If I will hold on through these trials
But I need You to lift this load
‘Cause I can't take it no more

Been through the fire and the rain
Bound in every kind of way
But God has broken every chain
So let me go