“Perfect love, we know, casts out fear. But so do several other things--ignorance, alcohol, passion, presumption, and stupidity.” C. S. Lewis

 I hate to admit it, but I still need the fear of negative consequences to motivate me to stay the right course. Remembering last night's heartburn, encourages tonight’s decision not to overindulge. I look forward to the day when all my choices are governed by love alone.

"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." 1Jo.4.18