Step 1 To Freedom Lay Your Burdens Down Start your Journey to Freedom here. The first step we deal with Forgiveness of Self and others. Download- Freedom Step 1 – Forgiveness – Lay Your Burdens Down WARNING!! Do NOT take this step lightly! This step is crucial. Reflect and examine yourself at a deeper level for this opening step. This is the first to prepare yourself for deliverance and freedom in Jesus Christ.