Don’t Be Scared of God "God did this so that all the peoples of the earth will know that the hand of the Lord is powerful and so that you might always fear the Lord your God." – Joshua 4:24 Be afraid of God in a way that draws you closer. Do not fear God to the point of avoiding conversation with God or resisting hearing from God. God desires a personal relationship with you because God loves you . The Bible’s teaching on fearing the Lord is not about terror or punishment, it is about honoring God . A healthy relationship requires openness, not fear that causes someone to run away or anticipate harm. God is not seeking distance; God is seeking intimacy. While religion may sometimes promote fear rooted in anxiety or control, God seeks a loving relationship where you can be honest, where God communicates with you, and where true rapport develops. To fear the Lord is to love God, honor God, reve...
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