No Fear

As I pursue a relationship with God in ways that I never have before, I see a change taking place in my thinking.  It's been a crazy journey, but God has redeemed me from the selfish, pleasure-seeking path I found myself on and has brought me into the Light of His promises. It's been refreshing. I mean, I am far from where I should be, but I have a renewed hope and joy within me that I have not experienced in a long time. A hope, joy, and peace. 

As I re-discover old truths I have long forgotten and learn new truths, I am amazed by God. I find myself thirsting for God. But when old thoughts enter my mind, I find myself going back to old ways. Yes, I am quick to catch it, but sometimes I fear that I will one day just stop fighting it and allow it to master me again. 

But as I read today, "See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are. For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is. And everyone who has this hope fixed on Him purifies himself, just as He is pure." [1 John 3:1-3]

I will continue to hold to the promises of God and who I am in Christ. Because when I remember the love of God, I know I have NOTHING to fear, for I know that I will always remain under the shadow of His wing.