Love Wins Over Fear

“There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. There is no fear in love.”

– 1 John 4:18 ESV

In the moment, and for the past day or so, my heart has been welling up with anxiety, and yes, fear. I am scared of being in situations where I don’t know what’s going to happen to me. I am scared of people figuring out I am not who I think I am, as I have impostor syndrome…not because I live a double life. I am scared of not understanding others, and I am scared of not being heard or understood myself.

With all these fears, my mentor reminded me earlier today in a conversation that God will dispel these fears. His Word declares the above, that He will cast out all fear and in its place, plant His love and power within me. Lord, I need this now. I need Your presence. Please be with me now, as I walk this path with You.

Cast Out My Fears (Prayer)

My Lord, My God in heaven above,
I thank you for Your lasting love
May it cast out fear deep within
and cover over all my sin

I ask that You remove the pain
I find within, so raw and plain,
And cleanse me within my mind,
ready to leave the past behind

Move me to a place unknown
a future, where You alone
reign completely over my life
where I know no fear or strife
and I know Your will is done
and You are preeminent, second to none.

Amen.

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