Monday, January 17, 2011

Be strong and courageous

Be strong and courageous!  In the bible these words are found in ten different verses, four of which were in the first chapter of the book I just finished reading.  I think that God is trying to tell me something, what do you think?  But God, I don't feel strong and courageous, I feel weak and cowardly.  I know I need to have courage to say and do what God wants me to.  I need to have strength  and courage to endure the trials he lets my way.  I also need strength and courage to finish the bible in 90 days.  I know there will be setbacks, there will be trials, Satan will be there trying to push me away, but God says;

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous.
Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged,
for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

God will be with me wherever I go!  He will give me that strength, that courage.  I need to learn to STOP, PRAY, and then TALK!  God will give me the words when I tell someone about him, he will help me find the time to read, he will get me through the trials.  TOGETHER YOU AND I CAN BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS because God is with us wherever we go. 

Forever Changing,
Liz

2 comments:

  1. Looks like we posted on the same topic :)
    Hi, I'm stopping by from Group #17 in the B90 Challenge!

    May you feel blessed in this week's reading :)

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  2. I just memorized that verse! It's a great reminder that we are never alone and that we do not need to be afraid. I hope you have a great week!

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