1John 4:17-21
17 In this, love is perfected with us so that we may have confidence in the day of judgment; for we are as He is in this world. 18 There is no fear in love; instead, perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. So the one who fears has not reached perfection in love. 19 We love because He first loved us. 20 If anyone says, "I love God," yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For the person who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen. 21 And we have this command from Him: the one who loves God must also love his brother.
Let trust and thankfulness stand guard, turning back fear before it can gain a foothold. ~Sarah Young
We cannot give something we have not received. As I receive a Perfect Love, I can then without fear give it to others. If I am focused fully on the undeserved Love that is so fully and freely mine rather than the acceptance or rejection of the love I give to others then I am guarded from the devastation that comes when imperfect humans let us down or disappoint us. I then am able to think clearly and make wise decisions based on the love of Christ rather than my fear or hurt.
Sweet Wise Guide,
Thank You for Your Word. Thank You for Your Love.
I love You, too!
J
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