November 24

“Love never brings fear, for fear is always related to punishment. But love’s perfection drives the fear of punishment far from our hearts.” 1 John:18(a) (TPT)

So often we struggle in life, waiting and wanting to reach some kind of perceived perfection, before we can come to Jesus to offer Him our hearts and surrender our lives.  In reality, quite the opposite is true.  It is only in coming to Him, and His redeeming love, that we are made perfect, complete, and whole—spirit, soul, body, and our entire lives too!
 
Instead of fear of failure, concerns about being corrected, rejected, or punished for all that you see as lack; you will be swept up in the arms of love, to be nurtured, accepted, healed, redeemed, spoken tenderly to—reminded gently of Who you belong to and what His love can do.
 
Love’s embrace, accepting and unconditional, will lead and guide you, teach and equip you—help you understand what went wrong—and empower you for any changes that may be needed to make things right! 
 
Oh cherished one, don’t you know it’s true.  God is not waiting to deal with all that you think is wrong with you. He is wanting to tell you everything that is wonderful and right, about deeply valued, adored, and perfected in love, you!