Courage

Be of good courage,

And He shall strengthen your heart,

All you who hope in the Lord.

Psalm 31:24

Courage. When the assaults of fear, uncertainty, and loneliness  come against me courage is what I need. Choosing to be courageous is my part. Sometimes it takes courage to step out into the unknown, but for me it takes more courage to stay still. Fear comes to say "you will be trapped", "you will miss your chance" or "you have to get out there and prove yourself". It takes courage to lay down ones life, to say "I am not my own". My life is held by God. He knows me completely. I can trust His timing and will for my life because He loves me. Oh, how He loves me. This my soul knows full well. So, I choose to be courageous. I will do my part and He will not abandon me. He will strengthen my heart. I hope in the Lord, not a timid hope, but a courageous hope.