Greetings my friends! I want to shift gears briefly, I plan on giving a part 3 to giving up or give it up, but I wanted to share an important verse with you today, 1 John 4:17-19.
1 John 4:17-19 (New International Version)
17In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him. 18There 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. 19We love because he first loved us.
I felt it was important to start our day off knowing that God is love and in order for us to come to terms with our struggles and temptations, we have to replace this mind set of fear....fear of not being good enough, fear of falling short, most of what we do is birthed in fear.. Fear that we won't overcome these issues we have, etc... Let's replace that fear with God's love. God knew we were all sinners, before he gave his son! He knew our make up, he knew what issues we would struggle with...God knew it all! AND despite all of that....God gave his son, he loved us enough that he didn't want us to live our lives in fear.... Look fear/struggles dead in the face and remind it, that God loves you and he would do anything for you... AND guess what...... he did!
God wants the very best for you, there is no love in fear and as the scripture says, perfect love casts out fear... God's love trumps fear! Don't be afraid to give it all to God and let his love overtake you!
Until next time my friends--please stay encouraged. Pray for me as I pray for you.
Peace!
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