The Positive Power of Courage

Today's devotional reading comes from Joshua 1:1-9. The verse that spoke the most to me:

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong & courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."

He is always with us! We never have to be afraid!

God has gone on before us in every situation. He will never leave us. We just need faith and learn to trust and obey Him. When we feel afraid, we should fall silent and listen to His word, He will guide us the entire way and we shall feel like a lion! Fierce and brave. I am Courageous Shelly, daughter of the One True King!

There are so many times I feel afraid in this life! How wonderful it is to know, that I do not need to be afraid. For my God is always with me. He will guide me through every situation. Fear is a normal human emotion. And sometimes it is hard to figure out a way to be brave in our situation.

Truth be told, I have always portrayed courage, however; underneath all that, is one very scared girl. God's promises to go before me and to always be with me, have helped me out tremendously! Many times during this situation with the boys, I have felt afraid and alone. It is then that I fall silent, I pray and I listen to the words my Heavenly Father is telling me. I am a firm believer in if He brings you to it, He will bring you through it!

I have found a new courage knowing that I am not alone. I will be as fierce as a lion, I will face my fears with the Lord beside me! I am Courageous Shelly!!

Have you ever been so afraid that you felt there was no way to face the fear? How did you get through it? What did God say to you that helped you through it?

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank you for never leaving me. For always going before me to prepare my way! Thank you for giving me the courage of a lion to face any situation I may be placed in. Remind to fall silent and listen to you Lord when I face a fear that seems to big for me to handle. I surrender all fear to your Lord, I lay them at your feet and trust that you will guide me lovingly and help me face all that is placed before me! I will obey your laws Lord and be courageous!


-Glory be to God


Shelly