There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18
I have been thinking about this verse this week. Both of my children are spoken promises from the Lord to me and Andy. Emery's word that the Lord gave me is "for my glory," and Ivy's word that the Lord gave me for her is "to show my love."
Wednesday night we had to take Ivy to the ER. (Ivy is 3 weeks old!) My heart and mind were overwhelmed with fear. Thoughts rush in that you would pray would never be your thoughts! She was extremely fussy, refusing to eat and then when I called the doctor they asked me to take her temp and it was up so they advised us to take her to the ER.
Because she is such a brand new baby they don't allow much room for error and want to rule out everything which is quite invasive for any baby and for a new mommy. I was a mess and far more upset than sweet baby Ivy. Andy just started praying for me and for our sweet baby and quoted this verse as he remembered the word over her. Love...to show HIS perfect love, and that there is no fear in it. The Lord is so faithful! I was so encouraged to depend on His word and to believe that there was nothing to fear.
Everything turned out to be absolutely fine. All of the tests that they ran were fine and we just had to make sure that we continued to watch her. She hasn't had a fever since that night and she is eating well.
Thank you Jesus, for your word and that you use it to encourage and help us in times of need. I know that you love us, and I just thank you for our sweet blessing in Ivy and I look forward to seeing You use her to show us Your love. Thank you for reminding us that we have nothing to fear in You.
