1 John 4:18 Cast away all fear
New International Version (©1984)
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.
Ah, this needs to start being a verse that I memorize and repeat to myself. Fear always holds me back from moving on to anything, or being sure of anything. It is a punishment to myself because if it's something good or something I want, I become doubtful that it's not from God because it's so good. Why do I do that? I guess my relationship with God isn't strong enough to trust His voice. I know God loves me, but I think I'm afraid to experience that ultimately amazing unfailing love. But hopefully going through Song of Songs, I'll be able to really understand His love for me, and then learn to cast away all my fears because I know I'll be in GREAT hands.
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.
Ah, this needs to start being a verse that I memorize and repeat to myself. Fear always holds me back from moving on to anything, or being sure of anything. It is a punishment to myself because if it's something good or something I want, I become doubtful that it's not from God because it's so good. Why do I do that? I guess my relationship with God isn't strong enough to trust His voice. I know God loves me, but I think I'm afraid to experience that ultimately amazing unfailing love. But hopefully going through Song of Songs, I'll be able to really understand His love for me, and then learn to cast away all my fears because I know I'll be in GREAT hands.