A real love for others will chase those worries away. The thought of being punished is what makes us afraid

I’m sure you’re not afraid to ask your dad or mum for anything. Even when you do wrong, you wouldn’t run from them; rather, you’d run to them to apologize. Why? The reason is that you know they love you very much, and as such your response to them is based on that knowledge. This is what I call ‘love response’. This should always be your response to the Lord. Never be fearful before Him for He loves you dearly, regardless of your mistakes; He’s forever kind and forgiving.