euteronomy 20:1 The Lord your God is with you!
Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; so why should I be afraid?
Isaiah 41:10 Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with my victorious right hand
Joshua 1:9 Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
True courage comes from God and in understanding and knowing that He is stronger than our enemies and He will use that strength to help you.
FACING CHANGE?
Genesis 46:3-4 Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will see to it that you become a great nation there.
Change may be a part of God's plan for your life. If so , hold onto faith that what you are headed for will bring you joy beyond your greatest expectations.
Exodus 4:13 But Moses again pleaded, "Lord please! Send someone else "
To experience fear is normal. To be paralyzed by it however, can be a indication that you doubt God's abilitu to care for you through the changes.
2 Sammuel 4:1 When Ishboseth heard about Abners death at Hebron, he lost all courage, and his people were paralyzed with fear.
If your courage comes from another person you will be left with nothing when that person is gone. When you trust God you will have strength to go on no matter what the circumstances around you.
COURAGE TO ADMIT MISTAKES
2 Samuel 12:13 Then David confessed to Nathan, ""I have sinned against the Lord." Nathan replied, "yes,but the Lord has forgiven you."
To admit our mistakes and sins is to open the door to forgiveness and restoration of relationships.
ARE THERE CONSEQUENCES FOR LACK OF COURAGE?
Luke 23:13-25 ...and their voices prevailed. So Pilate sentenced Jesus to die as they demanded.
Standing up for what is right can get you in hot water from corript people. But failing to stand up for what is right will get you in trouble with God.
PROMISE FROM GOD
JOSHUA 1:9
I COMMAND YOU; BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS! DO NOT BE AFRAID OR DISCOURAGED. FOR THE LORD YOUR GOD IS WITH YOU WHEREVER YOU GO.
MAY THE PEACE OF OUR LORD BE WITH YOU ALL THIS DAY AND ALWAYS!