32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? 33 Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. 34 Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36 As it is written:
37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[b] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
I John 4:18
18 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.
Although it might be impossible to fully comprehend the amazing love God pours out daily, I will try to appreciate the richness of his powerful, perfect love. Perfect love drives out fear...and some days, I am full of fear.
I fear the unknown future, I fear failure, I fear being without what I need or wish for...but God is gracious, and He is ready to save me. Christ Jesus sacrificed Himself for me, proving that not even death can separate me from the love of Christ.
Instead of living in fear, I must learn to live as a conqueror. The God of the universe loves ME. Perfectly. If I can come closer to understanding the height and depth of God's love, my heart will heal as I find my confidence in His love.
Romans 15: 13
13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
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