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February 11, 2009
VERSE:
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.
-- 1 John 4:18
http://www.SearchGodsWord.org/desk/?query=1+John+4:18
THOUGHT:
There are many kinds of fear. Some of these are legitimate.
Others are imagined. Still others are irrational. Thankfully, as
Christians, we don't have to be afraid of the one crucial event in
our lives -- judgment. God's love saves us, empowers us, blesses
us, works in us, and touches others through us. Most of all, having
experienced this love, we can cast fear out of our hearts because
we know where we stand with God. He is our loving Father who longs
to bring us home!
PRAYER:
Holy, majestic, and awesome God, you are mighty in your
strength. You are holy beyond comparison. You are righteous and
fair in your dealings with your people. Most of all, dear Father, I
thank you because you do not deal with me as my sins deserve. No, O
God, you deal with me graciously, blessing me with your redeeming
and transforming grace. Your love gives me confidence to live for
you and to await the day I stand before you. Until that day I offer
you my thanks and praise in Jesus' holy name. Amen.
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