Fear

Does anyone remember that song that starts, "Deep in the bosom of the gentle night is when I search for the light. Pick up my pen and start to write. I struggle to fight the forces of the pale moonlight... without fear... insomniac." Yeah I thought I would be alone on that one.

I do wonder though. What do you suppose it is like to be without fear? I John 4:18 says, "There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love." I wonder if I have not been perfected in love. It does seem like I am afraid an awful lot. Am I afraid of punishment? Well I don't want to take anything out of context-- but it is on my mind.

I am often surprised at what scares me and what doesn't. I would imagine that I am not the only one. I pray that God will deal with me in my fear and teach me what is good about it and what is not. Let Him be praised.