Love drives out fear

I learned something today, or at least I was reminded - if you're in a loving relationship, there is no need to fear.  Love involves trust, and if you love someone, you won't be malicious or hateful toward him, and he won't have any reason to fear you.  God loves us; why should we fear him?  Of course, there is a holy fear and awe toward God as master of the universe, but there is no reason to fear him.