Fearlessly Loved

As I sat down to journal, I heard the words, “Before you can be a fearless warrior, you’ve got to be a fully loved child of God.”

This is why heart healing and discipleship is so important. The healthier we are, the more He can pour in and in turn, through us. It’s an ongoing journey. We have to be continually filled to pour out. It’s God’s greatest joy as we learn to seek Him and walk with Him continually as we go through each day.

I believe there are deeper and deeper levels of healing, love and fearlessness as we delve into the depths of Father God’s love. As we obey and partner with God to receive healing in the areas He reveals, this opens our hearts to be filled with more of His love & in turn more fearlessness. This is part of becoming mature sons and daughters who can be trusted with the Kingdom and the Kings heart. 

Like a slow dance, as we grow, we learn to flow together as one. Living as a fully loved child of God is our foundation, our base. We were created to be loved and we were created to be completely fearless in the love of Jesus.

Every time we become battle weary, it is important to return to that place of sonship & love. This is key to going the distance. When our fellow warriors get worn down, it’s also our time to pour out that love so Christ can flow through us with a reminder of who and Whose they are. In this we are all filled with the fortitude to stand again in the strength of the Lord. Even the fiercest warriors need rest & need to be reminded of this at times when the battle gets thick. 

“I'm always available,” says the LORD, “My grace is sufficient for you. Take My hand and I will set you free.” 

I see Him ready with oil to pour out and replenish His children again and again. It never runs out.

So today’s lesson—child first, warrior second. These flow together as part of our identity in Christ. We war from a place of being loved and loving.

When we are loved, we learn how to love. That’s why healing often takes place in healthy community. Part of creating healthy community is partnering with God to become healthy ourselves. Hurt people often hurt people, but healed people are equipped to heal people.

In the Presence of God, years of hurt can be washed away in a moment. I pray those suddenly moments of peace, healing, and wholeness come to you today. 

As we take time to fill up and rest in Father God’s embrace, we are equipped to pour out. He is an ever present help in time of need. When we grow weary He is there to strengthen and deliver us. As we wait on Him we soar on wings like an eagle. 

I am a fully loved child of God & because I am fully loved, I am a fearless warrior for the Kingdom of God. 

As I wait upon the Lord, I receive new strength. All weariness leaves & I mount on wings like eagles & soar in the strength & might of God.

Scriptures For Reflection:

"There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love." --1 John 4:8

"For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” --Romans 8:15

"The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding. He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion. But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint." --Isaiah 40:28b-31

"I have called you back from the ends of the earth, saying, ‘You are my servant.’ For I have chosen you and will not throw you away. Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with My victorious right hand. “See, all your angry enemies lie there, confused and humiliated. Anyone who opposes you will die and come to nothing. You will look in vain for those who tried to conquer you. Those who attack you will come to nothing. For I hold you by your right hand—I, the LORD your God. And I say to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you." --Isaiah 41:9-13