Fear. Sadly, I know it all too well. I have come a long way, but I am always trying to be aware of the unwelcome fear creeping in.
I have learned that most of the fears I entertain are irrational, for me. Fear of worms, caterpillars and Dentist visits.
Fear of rejection is a bit bigger in my mind. Fear of not being heard or fear of being misunderstood is even bigger to me.
Scripture says that perfect love drives out fear – 1 John 4:18 New International Version
“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.”
Ouch. I am more aware that if I fear then I am not walking in His perfect love. Oh how I want that. Always a work in progress. And I am really glad to be a work in progress. That means I’m still alive and we’ve got work to do – Him and I. I love it. Even the “ouches” I love. It means fellowship with my God, my Friend who totally gets me and enjoys my company and I, His.
“No Longer Slaves” Bethel Music
You surround me with a song
Of deliverance from my enemies
‘Til all my fears are gone
[2x]
I’m no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
From my mother’s womb
You have chosen me
Love has called my name
I’ve been born again
Into your family
Your blood flows through my veins
[4x]
I’m no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
I am surrounded
By the arms of the father
I am surrounded
By songs of deliverance
We’ve been liberated
From our bondage
We’re the sons and the daughters
Let us sing our freedom
You split the sea
So I could walk right through it
My fears were drowned in perfect love
You rescued me
And I could stand and sing
I am a child of God…
You split the sea
So I could walk right through it
You drowned my fears in perfect love
You rescued me
And I will stand and sing
I am a child of God
Yes, I am
I am a child of God
I am a child of God
Yes, I am
I am a child of God
Full of faith
Yes, I am a child of God
I am a child of God
[3x]
I’m no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
Church Set Free 
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“Always a work in progress.” Yes we are. And isn’t it interesting to step back and view ourselves objectively from year to year. My own fears have become fewer over the years. I tend to worry less, live more for today. I seem able to access Him more readily, hear His voice more distinctly as the year pass.
You and I, His beloved daughters, are treated tenderly, I think. To be sure, there are “ouches,” along the way, yet those times of gentle correction seem fewer, times of walking hand in hand, exchanging smiles are more often now. Yes, enjoying each other’s company.
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So sweet and beautifully stated, Susan. ❤
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Fear of man, fear of God’s rejection, were two of my big ones. But God is able to turn ALL our caterpillars into butterflies! (Have you seen of Bethel’s “Loft Sessions”?)
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I have not seen there loft sessions. Are they on YouTube or their website?
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check out: https://bethelmusic.com/albums/the-loft-sessions/ and here’s one of my faves”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HuQC1pu0w8
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Thank you Dawn! ❤
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