Monday, December 31, 2012

Love Over Fear

Good Morning!! As we move through the final days of yet another year,...shake off those chains that have held you down, for far too long. It's so easy to become intimidated and fearful, when we are confronted with situations and people that remind us of past hurts. Out of that fear and intimidation, we can find ourselves giving in to, or acting on our emotions and allowing them to take control. While we have the right to feel angry, sad, and hurt,...it doesn't mean that we have the right to act on those negative feelings.

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.—2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)

Jesus has commanded us to love our enemies, those who purposely use us, and are set on destroying us. Although at times, it may seem impossible,...if we'd just surrender our emotions to the Holy Spirit of God, He will empower us to do what Jesus has asked of us. The love of God that dwells within us is more than able to overcome any situation we may find ourselves confronted by. If we'll learn to react, based on the perfect and pure love of God,...then that's who others will see. 

Our fear is nothing more than a lack of focus,
...direct your eyes back to God and the things of God.
 
Our Father, which art in Heaven, we choose today to love, regardless of whoever and whatever we might have to face. Give us what we need, to put our emotions in check and allow our reactions to be birthed from Your perfect love, that dwells within us. We choose to forgive the offenses, and place all of our emotions and feelings in Your capable hands, knowing that You will bring the victory. In Your presence, our hearts remain calm and all fear and anxiety will cease. Thank You Father God! Amen.
 
"God does not want us to live lives that are paralyzed by fear,...He wants us to trust Him."


 
 
 
 
 

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