God commands us to refrain from fear. (Joshua 1:9, Matthew 28:19-20, 1 John 4:18) . He has not given us a spirit of fear or of slavery leading to fear. (1 Timothy 1:7 , Romans 8:15) He protects us with His righteous right hand through the Valley of the Shadow of Death and against our enemies (Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 23:4, 18) God is love. (1 John 4:7) God is strong. (Psalm 62)
For all of the above reasons and more I have no reason to fear. I shall not fear when I trust God!
Regarding love:
Love is vulnerability. (1 Corinthians 13:7, John 15:13) But perfect love doesn't leave room for fear. (1 John 4:18) I should become weak so that God may use me for others' sake, especially His. (1 Corinthians 9:22-23, 1 Corinthians 1:20-26) I will boast in God alone, for love is not proud. (1 Corinthians 13:4)
May my Love give me courage, may my courage help me love.
In love,
Justus
Joshua 1:9, Matthew 28:19-20, 1 John 4:18, 1 Timothy 1:7, Romans 8:15, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 23:4, 18, 1 John 4:7, Psalm 62, 1 Corinthians 13:7, John 15:13, 1 Corinthians 9:22-23, 1 Corinthians 1:20-26, 1 Corinthians 13:4
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