Good Courage
Deuteronomy 31:6, “Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
Greetings friends! Thanking God for another day of blessings! Today is a day for finding courage in all things. Maybe yesterday we found someone or something very intimidating. But today we are going to ask God for the ability to have good courage through those little things. Confronting is easier when done in prayer and supplication first! We must build up an immunity to the negative things around us by shifting to finding the positive that will change that negative! The old saying is “kill them with kindness”! Anyone who thrives on intimidation will be dethroned when their acts are not acknowledged but pushed aside by kindness. Find the good and push the negative away! By relying on God’s love and direction, our courage will blossom. Maybe it is pain or sadness due to uncertainty that has come into your life. There is no way to get over those feelings of loss; only to get through and survive the pain. Accepting with a realization of one day seeing the positive of the situation will be an ongoing endeavor. God can give strength when you have nothing left to give. He can give peace when you feel there is no end to turmoil. When you feel you are broken into a million pieces, He can apply the glue to mend and remake. Isaiah 64:8, “But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.” Through all of life’s ups and downs, God can and will mold you back into a vessel that continues. Remember that it’s not just about courage, but it’s about the “good” courage! Fight with grace, empathy, mercy, understanding and your battle will be won for eternity, all because of your Good Courage!
Scriptures:
Read: Psalms 27:14, Proverbs 14:26, Psalms 34:4,17-19, II Corinthians 4:17-18, II Chronicles 15:7, Joshua 1:6-9, Isaiah 41:10, Ephesians 6:13-18, II Timothy 1:7, Acts 4:31, I Corinthians 16:13
Prayer:
Lord, today we want to thank you for everything; the trials, the pain, the sadness. We want to praise you in every storm and in every triumph. Thank you for being there in everything; guiding us to true good courage of endurance. Thank you Lord for granting us the ability to receive you in our hearts. Lord, please keep providing your grace, mercy and understanding. When we are broken, use your hands like the potter to mold us back into your vessel. Dear Lord continue to help us to grow in good courage. Amen.