No Fear

There is no fear in love; instead, perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. So the one who fears has not reached perfection in love.
1 John 4:18 HCSB

This verse has forever smacked me in the face. When fear comes knocking, usually at 2 or 3am, I know it is an enemy and cannot give it room. Now, I take my thoughts captive and go fishing. Let me explain: apparently it is a type of self hypnosis. As a child I had a favourite memory of catching a school bus to go out along the river where my grandparents went annually to fish. My mum was in hospital having another sibling. This is a good memory, full of victory and peace. Therefore when fear comes knocking, after rebuking it I see my God lift me up over my circumstances as I enter the bus. I look down on the bully who was with me all throughout my school life, and know she is small, really. (This represents fear)

I make myself concentrate on all aspects of this bus, this is a God bus. I concentrate on landmarks, these are my progress points on my journey towards joy. I always fall asleep before my destibation. The joy and anticipation of what is going to hapoen when I arrive is enough to put me to sleep.

As a Christian I have a glorious destination. The joy I will experience there will flood my soul. Amidst the trials and tribulations of this life I reach toward the goal set before me in Christ. It sustains me. Amen!