There Is No Fear in Love

Have you ever been so scared to try something new that you felt like your heart might jump out of your chest? Maybe it was asking someone out on a date, starting a new job, or even something as simple as trying that suspicious-looking sushi your friend recommended. 😅

Let’s be real for a moment – fear can make us do some pretty hilarious things. I once was so afraid of public speaking that I pretended to lose my voice the day before a presentation. Spoiler alert: trying to fake laryngitis for 24 hours is way more challenging than just giving the speech! But here’s the thing – God has a sense of humor about our fears, and He’s patient with us as we learn to trust Him.

When we talk about “perfect love,” we’re not talking about that romantic comedy kind of love where everything magically works out after a convenient misunderstanding and a chase through an airport. We’re talking about God’s love – the kind that saw you at your worst “bad hair day” and still thought, “Yep, that’s my beloved child right there!”

This perfect love is like spiritual WD-40 – it gets into all those rusty, fear-frozen parts of our lives and helps them move freely again. When we truly grasp how deeply we’re loved, those fears that once seemed as big as Goliath start looking more like those tiny dinosaur sponges that expand in water – not so scary after all!

Let’s do a little comparison:

• Fear says: “What if everything goes wrong?”
  Love says: “Even if things go wrong, I’ve got your back!”
• Fear says: “You’re not good enough.”
  Love says: “You’re fearfully and wonderfully made!”
• Fear says: “What will people think?”
  Love says: “What does it matter? You’re already accepted!”

1. Start Your Day with Love: Instead of immediately checking your phone for those anxiety-inducing emails, spend a few minutes meditating on God’s love for you. (Yes, even before coffee!)
2. Practice “Fear-Free” Fridays: Pick one small fear each Friday and face it with the knowledge of God’s perfect love. Start small – maybe try that sushi after all!
3. Keep a “Love Wins” Journal: Write down every time you choose love over fear. Bonus points if you include stickers!

Here’s your mission, should you choose to accept it: For the next week, every time you feel fear creeping in, say out loud, “There is no fear in love!” Yes, even if you’re in public. Yes, even if people look at you funny. Think of it as your spiritual superhero catchphrase!

Remember, dear friends, that perfect love isn’t about being perfect – it’s about being perfectly loved by a perfect God. So the next time fear comes knocking at your door, just yell through the mailslot, “Sorry, wrong address! This heart is occupied by perfect love!”