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EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode, I share an excerpt from Step 12 of my new book, Living Perfectly Loved. 

In this episode, I share that to love Jesus is to follow Him—even unto death. Jesus asks, do you love me? Do you truly love me? This is the same question Jesus once asked Peter, who had to decide whether or not he was ready to fully commit to following Him. Fortunately, Jesus gives us hope in the face of fear. As a member of the body of Christ, we have become a part of a team that is strengthened, supported, and built-up in the perfect love of God. While it’s not always easy following Jesus. There are hardships and daily sacrifices in choosing to love God and love others. Jesus reminds us that His love is enough and we have nothing to fear. Finally, you can rest in knowing that no matter how imperfect you may still feel at times, nothing can change this one truth: you are a completely forgiven, fully accepted, deeply loved, daughter of the King! You can take the risk and love fearlessly now. Why? Because your destiny in Christ awaits—and heaven is not so far away.

“And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them” (1 John 4:16 NIV).

CONNECT WITH KELLY: I’m your host, Kelly Ann Snyder, a Christian writer, speaker, and teacher. Grateful to God for rescuing me from the grip of anxiety and fear, I created this podcast, started a blog, launched a small group for women at my church, and wrote my first book titled, Living Perfectly Loved, to encourage, equip, and inspire Christian women to live free from fear and full of joy, secure in God’s perfect love. I enjoy fresh flowers, nature walks, decorating my home, sipping tea, and studying God's Word.

Visit my website at kellyannsnyder.com to learn more about me and Living Perfectly Loved Ministries, including information that can help you take the next step forward in your faith journey. Here’s a link to a free resource I created for signing up: 40 Anxiety-Reducing Self-Care Tips for the Weary

You can also purchase my new book on Amazon today: Living Perfectly Loved: A Christian’s 12-Step Journey to Freedom from the Grip of Anxiety and Fear

Find me on my Facebook Page @kellyannsnyderauthor and on my Facebook profile @kellyannsnyderofficial, as well as on my Instagram account @kellyannsnyderofficial. I look forward to connecting with you soon!

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