More from Hitesh J. Solanki

As I watched the bird soar into the sky, its joyful chirps filling the air, I realized that freedom is a universal language. That bird had just experienced the thrill of liberation, and it was eager to share its story with the world. We’ve all heard the rallying cries for freedom, the impassioned speeches that stir our souls. But what does freedom really mean? Is it simply doing what we want, when we want? Or is it about finding true liberty in the guidance of a loving God?

Just as that bird broke free from its constraints, we also yearn to spread our wings and fly. But sometimes, in our zeal for freedom, we forget that true liberty comes from following God’s plan. We’re like those teenagers who chafe against their parents’ rules, feeling trapped by the very boundaries that are meant to protect them. We’re like the Israelites who grumbled against God in the wilderness, blind to the blessings that surrounded them.

But here’s the truth: God’s restrictions are not chains that bind us, but a protective fence that keeps us safe from harm. The devil lurks outside waiting to pounce on the unsuspecting, but we’re secure in God’s loving embrace. Just as a teacher corrects a student to help them grow, and a gardener prunes a plant to make it flourish, God guides us through scripture—not to constrain us, but to set us free.

So let’s embrace God’s guidance, even when it feels restrictive. Let’s trust that our heavenly Father knows what’s best for us, just as a caring parent knows what’s best for their child. And let’s remember that true freedom is not about doing what we want, but about finding joy in the loving shelter of God’s care.