These verses are very precious and dear to me.
When we are made new in Christ, we are made perfect in love.
That does not mean we are perfect people!
It means we are gifted the Holy Spirit within us and we have the power to love unconditionally and without fear.
When Christ is a part of us, we are sealed by his Spirit, therefore, there is nothing to fear.
He IS sufficient for every part of our lives, inside and out. We can do nothing without him and surely cannot love without him.
Having a very painful past in losing a husband and daughter that I loved completely, left deep scars and admittedly, fear. But HE is my physician and healer.
It isn't an easy thing to get through and it is very difficult to put your heart and love out there again.
But by the grace of God, I have and you can, too. He can and will guide you when you seek Him first.
Granted, I have made mistakes in getting to this point, but He never left my side.
He was working His plan to bring His chosen one into my life and I thank Him with all my heart and soul.
My fear is gone because my love is for Him first, because He first loved me. And I am beyond grateful to Him! To be SO blessed is an overwhelming gift!
There is no room for fear in love because God IS love!
1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
19 We love because he first loved us.
My prayer for you today is for God to open your heart to fearless love. Love for Him, your family, friends, neighbors and yourself. For you to know you are precious and cherished by Him and He is always working for what is truly good for your life. May you release your fear to Him and accept His mercy and grace of unfailing love. In Jesus' name, Amen.
When we are made new in Christ, we are made perfect in love.
That does not mean we are perfect people!
It means we are gifted the Holy Spirit within us and we have the power to love unconditionally and without fear.
When Christ is a part of us, we are sealed by his Spirit, therefore, there is nothing to fear.
He IS sufficient for every part of our lives, inside and out. We can do nothing without him and surely cannot love without him.
Having a very painful past in losing a husband and daughter that I loved completely, left deep scars and admittedly, fear. But HE is my physician and healer.
It isn't an easy thing to get through and it is very difficult to put your heart and love out there again.
But by the grace of God, I have and you can, too. He can and will guide you when you seek Him first.
Granted, I have made mistakes in getting to this point, but He never left my side.
He was working His plan to bring His chosen one into my life and I thank Him with all my heart and soul.
My fear is gone because my love is for Him first, because He first loved me. And I am beyond grateful to Him! To be SO blessed is an overwhelming gift!
There is no room for fear in love because God IS love!
1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
19 We love because he first loved us.
My prayer for you today is for God to open your heart to fearless love. Love for Him, your family, friends, neighbors and yourself. For you to know you are precious and cherished by Him and He is always working for what is truly good for your life. May you release your fear to Him and accept His mercy and grace of unfailing love. In Jesus' name, Amen.