Love Banishes Fear

1 John 4:18 – “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.”

       Once again we have come upon yet another end of the traditional work week.  Just one week ago we were recalling the triumph of Christ as he fulfilled his earthly mission on the cross at Calvary.  As we are embraced in the season of Pentecost, I remind you faithful readers of the total perfect love that God has for you.  All that we are, have, will be or will have is steeped in the love that God has planted deep within us.  It is no wonder that we speak of joy that passes all understanding; and love that has no bounds. 

         When the work gets tough; the people unreasonable; the traffic unbearable, the resources insufficient -  focus on the love that God has for you.  It is now that we must look upon the events following Christ’s resurrection to draw inspiration to live more fully and powerfully.  This can only be done when we embrace each situation from the standpoint of ‘what would Jesus do’ and approach it from a foundation of love.  Love conquers fear.  It tramples on the fear we have inside that stifles us from moving ahead and it blocks the fear that others try to put upon us when they themselves are afraid.  Let love lead you.

Every day is a good day; it is up to us to make it a GREAT day.  Enjoy the weekend; see you on Monday. Be blessed! Dr. JoAnn

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