Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – 1 John 4:18

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There is no room in love for fear. Well-formed love banishes fear. Since fear is crippling, a fearful life—fear of death, fear of judgment—is one not yet fully formed in love. – 1 John 4:18 (Message)

Fear. It’s something we all deal with from time to time. The crazy thing about fear is that it hits each of us differently. Some are afraid of the dark, others fear small spaces, while others fear speaking in front of people or being alone. There are lots of different varieties of fear, but the thing that all fears have in common is that they stop us.

Fear stops you from doing more, saying more, and being more. It holds you back and if left unchecked, fear will keep you from doing the things that God is calling you to do. So, how do you go about curbing the fears that hold you back?

A great way to do that is to begin to focus on God’s love. Today’s Bible verse shows us that love banishes fear. That means that the more we focus on the fact that God loves us, and that He’s provided everything we could ever need to do what He’s called us to, the more we realize that fear doesn’t have a hold on us any longer. Fear can’t be effective in our lives if we’re so focused on God’s love for us. God’s love drives out all fear. It shows us that God will take care of us in every situation and every circumstance.

So if you’re struggling with fear today, take some time to begin to think on God’s love. Find scriptures in the Bible that tell you how loved you are and stories that show you how God came through for those who loved Him. As you focus on these things, fear will have to leave your life!

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  • Mel
    August 19, 2019 at 3:40 pm

    Oh Wow! What an excellent teaching.
    I’m deeply moved and encouraged in the Lord through this message.

    Personally I’ve been struggling with fear and it what seems to be crippling affect on me, I’ve been praying about it and reading God’s word but know I feel better equipped to overcome this struggle.

    Be blessed.

  • Netisha
    November 13, 2020 at 9:17 pm

    This message has touched me as tears came to my eyes while reading this. God bless you for this post!
    It also made me pray that my blogging can minister to others as this one has to me!