It brings me great comfort to realize how often Jesus encouraged us to not be afraid. The relationship that God desires with His children is not based on fear but on the acceptance of His love. The Christian message is not “Be good and God will love you.” The message is that we are not good but God loves us anyway. His love is not so much how He feels about us, as it is His kind intentions and purposeful actions for our best life.
“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.” 1Jo.4.18 Conversations Within” ts 2/16/2021
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