Perfect Love

Over the past several months, I have learned a lot about fear...I have had to confront many fears in myself (fear of what others think of me, fear of parenting failure, fear of not knowing how to handle a situation) and in my child. We had one incident in which I will never forget the look of terror in my child's eyes. It was sad and frightening.

But I have also had a chance to see God's love and to reflect on:

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. 1 John 4:18

and

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10

There are so many awesome verses about "Fear not." In fact, a friend wrote that there are 365 "Fear not" verses in the Bible--one for every day of the year.

So, as we celebrate Valentine's day, we reflect on our family and on God's perfect love. We want to show all of our children perfect love. Of course, we fail, but it is our goal and desire to show them this type of love in our home and for them each to know God's perfect love in a personal way.



Audrey made an awesome chocolate trifle!!



The girls on the traditional chocolate kiss trail.



A special dinner (with my grandmother's china)