Chosen, holy and dearly loved!

Colossians 3:12

WE are chosen by GOD!

Hand picked by the God of the Universe

Selected specifically by the King of Kings

WE are HOLY!

Cleansed by Christ’s sacrifice on the cross

Pure and without blemish in God’s sight

We are DEARLY LOVED!!!!

not just loved BUT DEARLY LOVED!

Cherished

Unconditionally loved

precious in God’s sight

He rejoices and sings over us!

A great way to start the day!!!!!!     

Chosen, holy and dearly loved!

FEAR!

Fear!

Even the word is frightening - the unknown, the what ifs, the darkness.

This fear enters our hearts, feasts on our energy, our peace and our life, not leaving a crumb behind – only darkness, despair, and paralyzing dread.

Recently I heard:               

F – false   

E  -  evidence

A – appearing

R – real        

Fear comes from so many sources. If we drill down to the center of the source we find: 

Taking our eyes off Jesus

Not believing HE is who HE says He is

Believing Satan’s false whispers

Wanting our way – not God’s, no matter the consequences

 

God promises:

Perfect love casts out fear – 1 John 4:18

What time I am afraid I will trust in YOU! – Psalm 56:3

I have plans for you – Jeremiah 29:11

I love you with an everlasting love -  Jeremiah 31:3

I know the end from the beginning -  Isaiah 46:10

The One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world – 1 John 4:4

I will never leave you – Hebrews 13:5

Do not be afraid – for I am with you – Isaiah 43:5