Promises: 1 John: Prayers and Poetry

                Promises

                Too often through all our 

                years fears sneaks in

                with complaint or criticism

                pulling us away from

                curiosity and new beginnings

                ability to open our hearts

                to changes and new directions

                unless we turn instead

                to God's ongoing promise of

                daily offering peace and love

                in all circumstances.

                Walking with us step by step.

 Psalm 107:21: "Let them give thanks to the Lord for His lovingkindness and for His wonders to the sons of me!"

 

                

Reflection: Fears: 1 John: Prayers and Poetry

Reflection Questions

        1. In what ways have words or experiences open the doors of fear even in our own relationship with God? 

        2. How can His perfect love replace the judgment with Holy confidence?

        3. When have you been able to walk in peace when in difficulties by accepting His abiding love? How?

Share: "There is no fear in love." What experience can you share with others of this His promise?

Fears: 1 John: Prayers and Poetry

Reading: 1st John 4: 16-18: "And we have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. By this, love is perfected with us, that we may have confidence in the day of judgement; because as He is, so also are we in this world. There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love."

Fears

Do we often recognize the depth of fear that can continue to affect us throughout our years?

Do we realize how sometimes, when even in peace, worry nudges us that we may be doing something wrong? Maybe wasting valuable time?

Yet He continues to teach us to accept and walk and choose our peace throughout His ceaseless love and guidance.

Yet He walks with us each step by step whether if in fear or love: never leaving us abandoned.

Always perfect love and confidence His gift. Ready to hear our prayers. Ready to offer His light in all the darkness.

Your thoughts,