The Power of Love: Finding Rest in the Father’s Loveنموونە

The Power of Perfect Love

Our culture is obsessed with anxiety. We read countless books, listen to podcasts, and chase after the latest tips—yet fear still dominates so many hearts. What are we doing wrong?

Today, I want to look at this from a different angle and flip the struggle on its head. What if the answer isn't found in fighting fear but in fully grasping God's perfect love?

Instead of always focusing on what we shouldn't be doing (i.e., trying not to fear).What if we started focusing on what we can do?

This is where the power of love comes in. There is no fear in love. The Bible tells us perfect love casts out all fear (1 John 4:18).

So, instead of focusing on all our issues and our inability to overcome them, what if we learned how to stand in the power of God's perfect love?

Now, before we learn to stand in His love we first must grasp His love toward us. How do we view God? Do we see Him as someone waiting to strike us the moment we make a mistake? Or as a loving Father?

John 3:16 is one of the most popular verses quoted by Christians, and it gives us a picture of the Father's heart toward us. Keep reading, and in verse 17, we find out God did not send His Son, Jesus, to condemn the world.

Jesus didn't come to remind us we have all sinned and fallen short. Jesus came so that we may be saved and credited righteous. He took the penalty of sin for us. He was pierced for our mistakes and crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole (Isaiah 53:5). Is there no greater love?

God's heart broke when sin entered the world, and we became separated from Him. His heart's desire is that all will live with Him in paradise. That's why He sent His son Jesus.

Jesus understands our deepest pains, for He went through them himself. But it doesn't end there. In three days, He rose from the dead. He conquered death, hell, and the grave. Through Jesus, we can have victory over sin, fear, and shame.

When the little voice starts to whisper in our heads, "You aren't enough. No one likes you. You can't do anything right." We can boldly refuse these lies and declare the gift our Heavenly Father freely gave us.

Repeat out loud, "I am a child of God. I am loved by the King of Kings. He was pierced for ME."

Instead of worrying about what you're worrying about, choose to rest in Jesus today.

Take Action:

Fear loses its grip when we truly grasp the depth of God's love. Today, take a moment to sit quietly and ponder the work of the cross. Then open your hands as a symbol of surrender and pray:

Father, thank you for sending your only Son so I may live. Jesus' thank you for taking the punishment for my sins. Right now, I lay all my fears, doubts, and insecurities at Your feet. In return, I'm asking you to flood my heart with Your love today so I may understand just how wide and deep it is! In Your Mighty Name, I pray, Amen!