Fear vs Love

We don't get free from Fear by placing ourselves before fearful things on purpose, by watching horror movies, reading scary books, telling ourselves scary things, or entertaining fearful thoughts and then trying to psych ourselves up into not believing it or not being afraid of it.  We overcome fear by submitting ourselves to love and God's unending love in our life, by experiencing and placing ourselves underneath and focusing on the reality of how much He loves us.  The Bible says that perfect love casts out fear and those who are fearful or full of terror have not been made perfect in love (1 John 4:18) , so it is love that drives out fear.  So don't be fooled into thinking that by subjecting yourself to fearful scenarios it will make you stronger.  God's Spirit in us counteracts fear automatically when we surrender to Him -- He didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of love, power, and self-mastery.  (2 Timothy 1:6-7)

It is love that makes us bold; it is His love in us that makes us strong to face anything, knowing that nothing in this world will separate us from God's love.  (Rom. 8:39)

Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God's love and keep you strong." (Eph. 3:17)  

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