"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." - 1 John 4:18 ESV
Fear and joy (love) take up the same space in our soul. They can not co-exist. I either have one or the other. Deception and fear always co-exist. We are afraid because we feel the need to preserve something and there are unknown factors that might prevent that from happening.
This season has been a real test for many of us. Joy can slip away if fear takes root.
Perfected love! Wow. God is in control. Nothing I do can make God love me less or more. Jesus has dealt with the sin issue for us. Nothing can separate us from God if we have believed in what Jesus has done. That pushs fear out and joy takes it's place.
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