Courage - Sarah Price
The Lord has been speaking to me about courage recently.
In Joshua 1:9 (AMP) it says:
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not be terrified or dismayed (intimidated), for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
What is it about His presence that has such a powerful effect?
I have been thinking about some of the heroes of faith and reflecting on times when I have managed to have courage and I believe the key to courage is God's love.
When we know our Father in heaven loves us, that His loving presence is with us always, encouraging us and taking us by the hand; we can live a life full of courage and we can do remarkable things.
So be encouraged today, for you ARE the one He loves and YOU CAN do remarkable things. Have a listen to the song in this link as you read the words below:
- it takes courage to refuse to give up, when you are exhausted and have tried so many times.
- it takes courage to continue with what is right, in the face of persecution or mistreatment.
- it takes courage to keep moving forward and trusting, when you are filled with pain.
- it takes courage to forgive and walk away, rather than having the last word.
- it takes courage to stand by your values, in a world that would mould you it's own way.
- and most importantly, it takes courage to believe God when He says He loves you. To let His love do it's beautiful work in your life like nothing and noone else can.