1 John 4:16-19
16 We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love.
God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them. 17 And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect. So we will not be afraid on the day of judgment, but we can face him with confidence because we live like Jesus here in this world.
18 Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love. 19 We love each other because he loved us first.
“Those who are loved enter fearlessly into the heart of their lover.” St. John Chrysostom, bishop (347-407 A.D.)
“Love can accomplish all things. Things that are most impossible become easy where love is at work.” St. Therese of Lisieux
Reflection:
Take some time to read the passage slowly at least three times through. Maybe you even read it aloud. Spend time with God. Enter fearlessly as one who, St. John Chrysostom says enters “into the heart of their lover” as you are loved by God. Let Love do the work within you today. Hold it all in gratitude with God.