> Practical Family Living

1 John 4:18 says, “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” So many of us live in perpetual fear of God’s anger or disapproval. And this is exactly what the devil wants. Something God makes abundantly clear in His Word is that God is love and He wants a relationship with us. God’s action and attitude toward us is always redemptive. I love the verses from a song by Pocket Full of Rocks. They say, “He’s not mad at you. He’s not disappointed. His grace is greater still than all of your wrong choices. He is full of mercy. He is ever kind. Hear his invitation. His arms are open wide.” I highly suggest listening to this song and soaking in the reality of how God sees you.