Courage

"True courage is not the absence of fear -- but the willingness to proceed in spite of it." (anonymous)

Courage leads me to the door of my fear, and helps me to open it. Once I cross over the threshold, His grace floods me. He never fails. But I have to take that first step! He gives me what I need WHEN I need it. I have to have faith, and the desire to obey His will above mine.

I know from my own experiences, He's asked me to do some things that I've been scared to do. But the blessings that have come from doing those things has been tremendous! And once I took that first step, He was right there with me, supplying all of my needs.

I hope that as I practice submitting to God instead of being controlled by fear, that fear will become less and less prevalent in my life.  God is faithful.

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." (Joshua 1:9 ESV)

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