I want a quiet confidence before God--to be secure in all my interactions with Him. He has made it clear what pleases Him and what does not. And, though He loves me whether I do or don’t, I want to do those things which bring Him joy. Fear of punishment was my initial and childish motivation. Now that I know better, I want to please Him for no other reason than because I love Him. God is slowing wooing me away from all lesser loves.
“By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world.” 1Jo.4 Conversations Within” ts 8/13/2016
