1 John 4:18
There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear because fear has to do with punishment, and so one who fears is not yet perfect in love.
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Only God is perfect. But He wants us to also be one. And yet, we always think that we cannot possibly be perfect.
And how can we be, if we do not even attempt to go that way of perfection? We fear that people will taunt us, that people will not believe us, that people will only say that we are just doing this to show-off.
If this is how we think, then we are really doomed to fail. But the Lord is clear that the first thing that we need to do is to love. Love God first then those that are near to you, and then others.
Love God first. Follow His commandments. Follow the sacraments that He gave us. Yes, we can fail, be tempted and then sin, but God is giving us another chance… and another and another and another. He simply doesn’t give up. It is us who gives up… so, get up and going. He is there waiting.
Then love our family. They are the stronghold of our being. We turn to them for strength. I failed my family on this one once, but I am trying to get back again to them. I should be their strength as God is my strength and my power. I do hope and pray that I will succeed for I cannot lose them again.
Finally, love others. Even your enemies. This is the perfection God wants us to go through. Giving and loving. Loving and giving. If you can start caring for others, then you must already have learned and continued loving God and your family. You must have already taken out all the fears from your life and started living a life totally dedicated to God.
And that, my friend, is perfection.
Let us pray +
Almighty Father, I may not be perfect but in Your eyes, I can be one. Teach me to learn to live a life full of love – love for You, my family and others. Take away all the fears in my life towards perfection in You. Amen +
Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.
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