I’m sure it’s not only me who thought the pursuit of success at work and business is a ticket to being able to do whatever we want.
Have you thought of that too?
…where we can wake up whenever we want, not worry about being late to work, travel to different places, and not constantly check if our spending’s still on budget.
The kind of life where money works for us, not the other way around.
Even before I started working full-time, I already had a clear goal in mind - and that’s to pursue this kind of life. I thought if I outwork everyone at the early phase of my career and get myself ahead of many, then I can create this kind of reality for myself.
If I get promoted year on year, then I will get to a point where my role becomes too important, I will be paid for my presence and expertise, not for the exact hours I worked.
Or, if I build a business and grow it into an empire, I’ll soon earn money even while sleeping!
I thought this was the way to live. That this. is. the. ideal life.
Yet everytime I think of this ideal life, I always wondered what’s really in it that I want to pursue it?
Then I realized it’s because of the perceived feeling of freedom. Of being free. Free to do what I want.
But if I was seeking freedom, then what was I trying to be free from? What does “life of freedom” really mean?
Is it more time for myself? Is it being able to travel more? Is it having the flexibility to work (or not work) whenever I want?
How do I create a life that I don’t even understand?
Then I let the world define it for me.
I was already a follower of Christ, yet I still got wrapped up in the world’s lies - that the freedom I wanted was simply the freedom to enjoy and do what I want. That we’re ought to make the best out of the life we have right now.
Don’t get me wrong, I did believe in heaven and eternal life, but my way of living, my priorities and how I spend my time clearly contradict my belief in eternity.
Many followers of Jesus are on the same boat. Many seek comfort, wealth, abundance and the world’s definition of “success” and “freedom”.
Isn’t it the reason why we can find so much content online that says “build your freedom” or “create your freedom”.
Swept away by the world’s view of it, we try to work so hard that we end up compromising time with family, ministry, and even our quiet time with Jesus.
We chase after fancy role titles so people will see our worth and respect us.
We use money as a scale on how free we are.
Every day we wake up and act like everything we have here on earth will go with us in heaven.
Worse, we try to justify our hard work by saying, “This is our way of working heartily for the Lord”. (Colossians 3:23-24)
Is it really for Him? Or for our ambition? Are we really working for Him? Or for our personal agenda?
Galatians 5:1
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
Jesus has clearly set us free!
He has already promised us so many beautiful things that allow us to live free from this kind of slavery..
Matthew 6:34 states: "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."
Philippians 4:19: "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus."
Matthew 6:31-32: "So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ ...your heavenly Father knows that you need them."
Jesus has promised provision. Yet why do we let the world’s lies let us live otherwise?
The lies of this world have made us all believe that “freedom” is only achieved by having more.
And in order for us to have more, then we need to work more.
And when we find that what we have is not enough (which is almost always the case because the world wants us to think that way), then we work even more.
Unbeknownst to us, we’ve already become slaves. Slave to money. Slave to ambition. Slave to the world’s lies.
So what’s happening is, in our attempt to create the life of freedom as the world has defined it, we’ve become slaves along the way.
Why did I create a page dedicated to discussing the Life of Freedom on this website?
It’s because many of us aim for it, but few have defined it correctly.
Let me share with you the back story.
As I sought Jesus’ wisdom on what a Life of Freedom is and what it looks like, He made me write these down……..
Rest. Discipleship. Stewardship. Fellowship. Generosity. Service. Submission.
Here’s what each point means:
- Jesus has set us free! -
Rest — Psalm 4:8
The world teaches us that rest is earned — something we deserve only after everything is done. It glorifies exhaustion and praises those who are always “on.”
But Scripture tells a different story. True rest comes from trust, not completion. When we rest in God, we are declaring that He is in control, even when our work is unfinished. Biblical rest is an act of faith; worldly rest is often just collapse after burnout.
Discipleship — Matthew 28:19–20
The world values independence, self-made success, and personal growth above all else. Faith becomes private, and growth becomes self-focused.
But Jesus calls us to discipleship — to walk with others, teach, correct, encourage, and grow together. Discipleship is not about building a platform; it’s about obedience. The world says, “Focus on yourself.” Jesus says, “Go and make disciples.”
Stewardship — 1 Peter 4:10
The world says what you have is yours — your talent, your time, your resources. You are told to maximize them for personal gain. Scripture reframes everything as a trust from God.
We are stewards, not owners. Stewardship shifts the question from “How can this benefit me?” to “How can this serve others and glorify God?” The world hoards; God entrusts.
Fellowship — Hebrews 10:24–25
Modern culture promotes self-sufficiency. We’re taught we don’t need community — just convenience. Faith becomes something we consume, not something we live out together.
But the Bible reminds us that isolation weakens us. Fellowship strengthens faith, provides accountability, and keeps us anchored. The world says connection is optional. God says it is essential.
Generosity — Acts 20:35
The world equates security with accumulation. Save more. Earn more. Protect more. Giving is often seen as risky or naive. Yet Jesus teaches that blessing flows through generosity.
Giving loosens the grip of money on our hearts and reminds us where our true security lies. The world says, “You’ll be happier with more.” Jesus says, “It is more blessed to give.”
Service — Galatians 5:13
The world defines freedom as doing whatever you want, whenever you want. Serving others is seen as limiting or beneath you. But Scripture turns that idea upside down.
True freedom is found in loving service. When we serve, we mirror Christ — not out of obligation, but out of love. The world chases self-interest; the gospel calls us to self-giving.
Submission — James 4:8
Submission is one of the most resisted ideas in today’s culture. The world tells us to assert ourselves, protect our autonomy, and follow our own truth. But drawing near to God requires surrender.
Submission isn’t loss — it’s alignment. When we humble ourselves before God, He draws near and transforms us. The world says control brings freedom. God says surrender brings closeness.
How do the above points help us feel free?
If you take a look at the list again, do you notice any similarities between the points?
I did….. it’s that each point encourages us to take the focus off ourselves and back to Jesus.
When our focus is on Him, we stop worrying about bills, what to eat tomorrow, whether or not we will have enough, the promotion we’ve been wanting, the stability in business. We stop being enslaved to the concept of “having more” and “fake security”, and rest easy in having enough.
When we start to understand that our time here on earth is not only for our enjoyment but more so for Jesus’ mission for us, we stop looking at our days like a checklist. We stop filling our heads with bucket lists we ought to experience.
We stop to see our life as ours and start seeing it as Jesus’ vessel for His greater mission.
Psalm 90:12
Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Now, going back to the question, why have I dedicated a page to talk about Life of Freedom?
It’s because I know from personal experience that it’s hard to stay consistent on this lane without a community around you that seeks for the same thing, it’s hard to keep your focus.
So, we talk about Life of Freedom because if Jesus is convicting your heart to follow suit, then I invite you to join our community - as accountability partners, and as we seek Jesus and make him front and center of our life, career and business.
