The Message 1 John 4:17-19
Today we will choose to look at each other after the spirit and not the flesh. We will choose to see the positive in all situations and not focus totally on the negative.
17-18God is love. When we take up permanent residence in a life of love, we live in God and God lives in us. This way, love has the run of the house, becomes at home and matures in us, so that we're free of worry on Judgment Day—our standing in the world is identical with Christ's. There is no room in love for fear. Well-formed love banishes fear. Since fear is crippling, a fearful life—fear of death, fear of judgment—is one not yet fully formed in love.
19We, though, are going to love—love and be loved. First we were loved, now we love. He loved us first.
Today we will not let fear run our lives. Fear is only false evidence appearing real. Fear tries to cripple you, deform you, and keep you from moving forward.
Today we will move forward in love, we will take up permanent residence in a life of love. We will not let us being fearful; keep us from pursuing our dreams. We can accomplish all things through Christ who strengthens us.
Today we will choose to look at each other after the spirit and not the flesh. We will choose to see the positive in all situations and not focus totally on the negative.
Today we will love and be loved.
In Christ
1 comment:
Wow, it's amazing how God will confirm his Word out of the mouth of a witness. This Word is right on time and in line with what God's revealing to me. Once again, the Spirit bears witness! Fear is such a stronghold in peoples lives and until we get a revelation of Love we can't rest in the peace and liberty that Christ has for those that are found in him. How can we be rooted in him if we aren't rooted in Love. God is Love:) Thanks for the Word Pastor J!
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