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To: metmom
There’s nothing the enemy likes more than to keep people in the bondage of fear, especially believers who have nothing to fear.

You are doing your task well.

I don't know if many people on this forum are saved or not. I will say this, if they are not saved, I can understand why they live in fear. I would too. But, since I AM saved, and know it beyond ANY shadow of a doubt, I don't live in fear, like others who have no hope. Aren't you glad you don't live in fear either?

1,128 posted on 01/19/2017 9:07:52 PM PST by Mark17 (20 Years USAF ATCer, Retired. 25 years CDCR C/O, Retired)
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To: Mark17

Before I was saved, I was terrified of dying.

Now, I’m not looking forward to the process, but I am secure in my position before Him as His child and I do not fear it or Him.

I do not live in bondage to fear, constantly wondering if I’m doing good enough and if God is going to zap me for something I didn’t expect.

When my kids were small, I didn’t want them being afraid of me. Sure I wanted their respect and obedience, but out of trust in my love that I wouldn’t disown them every single time they slipped up.

Are we better than God? I don’t think so. And so He’s not going to disown us if we sin either. Yes, it will disappoint Him and we will come under His chastisement, but He’s NOT going to disown us. It’s not on again/ off again salvation dependent on our performance. We’re His children, not circus animals who perform for treats (heaven)

I am free to love Him and serve Him WITHOUT fear, living my life out of gratitude for saving me instead of out of obligation, in bondage because I fear His wrath.


1,162 posted on 01/20/2017 5:05:58 AM PST by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith...)
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