May 22, 2011
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“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.” 1 John 4:18
Someone Loves You Perfectly
DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
Are you gripped with fear about something? Let me give you some hope. Love is the answer to overcoming your fear because love is the Christian’s security blanket.When you were a child, did you have a teddy bear or a blanket that gave you a sense of security—something you wanted to hold close to you and get wrapped up in? Well, dear friend, the Holy Spirit of God is the believer’s warm, loving security blanket.
I had read the verse, “Perfect love casteth out fear,” but it never rang true to me because I had never done anything perfectly except sin. Then I read the translation in The Living Bible, which says, “We have no fear of someone who loves us perfectly.” God’s perfect love can eliminate all dread. It is not our love for Him, but His perfect love for us that will cast out our fears.
ACTION POINT:
The question isn’t “Am I brave enough?” The question is “Do I trust His love enough?”
Adrian Rogers
God’s unique love can enter you and make you free of your fear as He heals your heart and mind. He will prepare you moment by moment to move forward free of the grip of fear as He abides in you and your thoughts. Keep Him there as the Lord of your life and thoughts. Return to Him even if in constant prayer to push through the darkness into His light and He will be the one to lift you up. Many blessing await each who have Christ Jesus as their Lord!
Barry
Comments (2)
thank you for this!
Hiya! Don’t know if you received my reply to your comment =) If not, this is what I wrote
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“Amen! Forgiveness IS a choice! It’s a process as well! I know I’m choosing to forgive people. It’s hard. But it’s going to be worth it in the end! <3″