Be strong and courageous

Where does courage come from? How do we become so courageous that we are able to walk through a season of change?

If courage is the state of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger or pain without fear then it is chosen state of mind.

So what affects our state of mind? Rest, nutrition, focus (what we give attention to in our thoughts), education, whether we start off weak or strong affects our ability to have courage in a situation are some of the things that affect our ability to walk courageously.

Courage comes also from the support of others who believe in you and who is at your side. Joshua was told by the Lord as he entered a new chapter of his life, “Be strong and courageous. Be very strong and courageous for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:6-9) He was not alone.

When was the last time you paused to remember that the Lord your God is with you wherever you go? Are you choosing to have a healthy mind and control what your mind dwells on? Be strong and courageous, the Lord has many things for you to accomplish for Him this year.