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1 JOHN 4:18 There is no fear in love. Perfect love drives out fear. THINK Think of Jesus on the Cross, The Cross that ended his life; His Life a ransom for the lost, Lost and afraid to live or die. Die we must but not just now, Now that we know of God's love; Love will decide just when and how, How life is ordained and how much. Too much life is wasted on death and fear, Fear that what we believe isn't true; Be true to yourself and don't let others near, And your life won't produce lasting fruit. Fruit topped with love and perfect peace, Peace Jesus left behind as an eternal link; A link in the Truth that sets sinners free, Free to trust God no matter what people think. JEPollock 10-17-09 On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 6:21 AM, God's Daily Word <closerwalk@gdwm.org> wrote: We Will Not Fear      In these times of great uncertainty - with concern about things like war, terrorism, and the economy - let's always remember, our Heavenly Father is the Creator of the Universe.  He formed the Heavens and the Earth out of nothing, and, as we place our trust in Him, He has given a basic promise: "Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you" (Hebrews 13:5).  His desire is for us to draw nearer in our love and worship, and allow His Spirit to remove all fear. Psalm 46:1-3 "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging." Although we are uncertain what tomorrow may bring, we ought to have confidence in the One who really controls tomorrow.  If we believe Jesus died for our sin, rose again in victory over death, and is seated at the right hand of the Father - if we surrender our life to who He is and what He has done - our eternal home has been firmly established; "Our citizenship is in Heaven" (Philippians 3:20).  As a child of the Sovereign King, as one who believes in our eternal future, we no longer have reason to fear; "For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship" (Romans 8:15). We no longer have a reason, but still we fear.  The unknown is scary and makes us feel out of control.  But as we pray for an end to violence, and as we strive to make this world safer, better educated, and more prosperous, we must understand there is only one true solution to our fear. Our fear will only be removed as we love the Lord with ALL our heart, soul, mind and strength.  When we understand that our life is not our own, we will love with a complete abandonment to His desire.  We will pray and live each day with the surrender demonstrated by Christ; "Father...not My will, but Yours be done" (Luke 22:42).  As we live each day to bring Him glory and honor, fear WILL begin to fade: "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear" (1 John 4:18). Yes, these days contain some uncertainty.  If we continue to focus on what we can see, there will always be uncertainties.  But our faith, hope, and joy are in His eternal glory, not in this world which will one day pass away.  Let's refuse to allow our fear of the unknown cripple our service for God.  There is still much work He has for us to do.  Let's pray that our love will increase, that our worship will intensify, and that we will boldly stand up and proclaim, "We will not fear!" Have a Christ Centered Day! Steve Troxel God's Daily Word Ministries      ***************************************************** Blog: http://www.gdwm-blog.org Scripture references: The Holy Bible: New International Version. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. *****************************************************   This email was sent by http://closerwalk@gdwm.org.