17 This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus. 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. 1 John 4:17-19
Do you have periods of time where you go through fear? Do you know what causes your fear? I find at times that I go through a fear of what is next or a fear of something that is not there, and it can impact my mental wellness. Fear comes from the enemy and God allows this fear to enter our lives, because he has allowed the enemy to roam the earth. The enemy is always looking for ways to draw us away from God. When you think of the emotion involved in loving someone or something, what does that do to your body? In mine, it usually fills my body with endorphins that can have a very positive impact on how my mind and body feel. I know that God gives us love as an emotion because of how it makes us feel, and I can begin to see how love can drive out that fear that we can have at times. The next time that fear creeps in, begin to think about how much you love our Father in Heaven, and I know that the feeling of fear will very quickly and easily depart from you. Remember what that feeling is like, and every time you think fear is coming on, you can remember the feeling of God's love.
Have a great weekend.
Matt
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