Lent: From Fear to Love

Fear tends to lead us on a trajectory that we are often not proud of, or even end up regretting. The feeling of fear overtakes any rationale or reason, accuses and blames for self-preservation's sake, and highlights some of our worst moments. But we aren't bound to a life of giving into fear; we are more than the worst parts of ourselves. Through love, we have the potential to combat our fear and demonstrate grace and mercy. Love, unlike fear, is not a feeling that grabs hold of us—it's a deliberate, intentional action, and a choice we can make to be the best of ourselves.