Fearless Love

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

What if I told you that you hold the key to “fearless”?  You do.  It’s called faith in God.  Faith is the opposite of fear.  Each and every day we let either fear or faith be the driving force in our lives.

The enemy knows that as our fears grow, our world shrinks.  As our world becomes smaller and smaller, we are sure to miss out on the great plans God has for our lives.  Jesus came to give us an abundant life, our best life, a life full of faith, hope, love, and joy.  But the devil prowls around looking for people he can lock up in fear. (John 10:10)

Patsy Clairmont, a founding Women of Faith speaker, spent years trapped in her home paralyzed by fear.  She couldn’t leave the confines of her bedroom for long lengths of time.  Her world shrunk as fear mounted.  With God’s loving help, Patsy was set free from her debilitating fear.  It took time and focused energy but eventually hope replaced panic and faith replaced fear. Patsy has shared her struggle with millions of women all around the world. I’m sure that back when Patsy was simply putting one foot in front of the other, trusting God just to get to the grocery store and back, she had no idea God was preparing her for a worldwide ministry!

Are you living in fear or faith?  What fears stop you from reaching for or running after your dreams?  Today, can you put one foot in front of the other and walk with God in faith?  It looks like trust and sounds like love.

Think of how many people miss their God given destiny because they allow fear to rule in their hearts and minds.  I know a woman who stayed in a miserable job for more than a decade because she was too afraid to step out in faith and start her own business.  I know another woman who stayed in an abusive marriage because she was too afraid to tell anyone she was in danger.

When fear comes calling at your heart’s door, slam it shut because you know who’s knocking; the Father of Lies. (John 8:44) When fearful thoughts crash into your mind, push them out, take every thought captive and compare them to God’s truth (2 Corinthians 10:5). If your fears collide with what God’s truth says about you, then your fears are truly LIES!

What are the lies you are believing about yourself? 

Over the next few days we’re going to replace the lies we’ve believed about ourselves for too long with God’s truth.  We’ll trade comparison for gratitude and low self-esteem for confidence in Christ.  We are going to let God’s words captivate our minds and hearts as we believe – There is NO FEAR in LOVE.  But perfect love drives out all fear. (1 John 4:18)

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DAY 11 – Fearless Love

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

Daily Reminder: 

Perfect love casts out all fear.  There is only one perfect love in your life - God’s love for you.  This perfect love has the power to replace the lies you believe about yourself with God’s timeless truths.

Real Life Reflection Questions:

1.         What are the lies you are believing about yourself that you know do not align with God’s truths?

2.         What can you do when the enemy heaps up LIES in your heart and mind?

3.         God’s perfect love for you is: faithful, unchanging, sacrificial, loyal, always available, and rescues you anytime, anywhere.  What truths about God’s love do you need to cling to as you combat the enemy? 

QUICK PRAYER –

Lord God,

Thank you for loving me unconditionally.  I long to love myself the way you love me.  Forgive me for getting all tangled up in the enemy’s lies, believing about myself things you’ve never said and never would.  Help me align my thoughts and emotions with your truths.  Take away my fears.  I want to walk in Your powerful freedom and perfect live.

In Jesus’ Precious Name I Pray, Amen

RECORD TODAY’S THOUGHTS – Fearless Love!

Personal Bible Study- Read, record, and reflect on these scriptures. Let them seep into your soul.

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