Choosing to live from an energy of love rather than fear is transformative, impacting every aspect of our lives. When we embrace love, we align with God’s presence, experience inner peace, and deepen our connection with others. Both the Bible and Unity teachings encourage us to embody this loving energy, a concept also emphasized in “A Course of Love” which guides us to move beyond the illusions of fear and experience life fully.
The Bible reassures us that God’s essence is love. In 1 John 4:18, we read, “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear.” This verse teaches that when we choose love over fear, we are open to God’s guiding presence. In choosing love, we become receptive to God’s wisdom and are free from the limitations that fear places on our minds and hearts.
Unity teachings mirror this concept, describing love as a unifying power that brings us into harmony with divine presence. Living from this energy cultivates a sense of inner peace, encouraging us to trust in God’s goodness and provision. When we allow love to be our guiding force, we surrender to a greater plan, freeing ourselves from anxiety and embracing faith.
By choosing love, we open ourselves to the present moment, experiencing life with a sense of wonder and gratitude. This shift in consciousness also aligns with Unity’s teaching on the importance of cultivating Christ consciousness, where our thoughts and actions reflect divine love.
This transformation reshapes how we perceive ourselves and the world. We release judgments, self-doubt, and critical thoughts, creating mental space for compassion and acceptance. As we cultivate a love-centered consciousness, we let go of the need for control and the anxieties that accompany it, finding a profound sense of joy and freedom.
Living from love rather than fear has a profound impact on our relationships. In 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, often called the “love chapter,” Paul describes love as patient, kind, and enduring. When we embrace this love in our interactions, we bring more kindness and empathy to our relationships. We become less reactive, allowing others to feel seen, valued, and respected.
Unity teachings encourage us to “see the Christ in others,” recognizing the divine essence in every person. This perspective reduces misunderstandings and opens the door to deep connections. Choosing love over fear in relationships allows us to communicate openly, forgive quickly, and find common ground with others.
When we choose love, we are choosing a path of peace. In Philippians 4:7, Paul describes “the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding,” a state of being that love naturally brings. Unity describes this peace as a divine assurance, grounded in the faith that God’s love is with us always and divine guidance and harmony prevails.
By living in the energy of love, we find joy in our everyday experiences, a joy that is not dependent on circumstances but springs from within. Fear constrains our ability to fully embrace life, but love frees us to live with open hearts, finding purpose in all we do.
To live from love instead of fear is a choice that we make each day, and it is one of the most impactful choices we can make. As we invite love into our lives, we strengthen our relationship with God, transform our consciousness, nurture meaningful relationships, and experience a peace that sustains us in our everyday lives.
Love,
Rev. Robert