I know I can take hold of
the gift of courage, because You have taken a hold of me. “Fear not, I am with
you!” are Your courage-inducing words. Fear in these nerve-stretching days
drives me to prayer. Courage displaces caution and reserve. I know that nothing
can happen that will not bring me closer to You. What You give or withhold
always is for my growth. My honest prayers are not an escape from reality and
responsibility, but an encounter with them.
Thank You for courage that
is based on convictions I cannot deny. You give me courage to act when I know
what love demands. You energize my will to put into action costly obedience to
You. Courage moves me from panic to Your perspective on things, and then to
peace. Give me heightened awareness of what needs to be done, humble
attentiveness to Your way to get it done, and honest accountability to You for
faithful follow-through. Courage is the greatest virtue You give me because it
makes possible all the rest. You will give the power to overcome rather than be
overwhelmed. Thank You, Lord!
(John 16:33 NASB .)
In Your Son Jesus’ name, I
pray.
Amen.
(From Praying Through the Tough Times, by Lloyd John Ogilvie.)
I hope each of you has a Wonderful
Week—Wherever in the World You Are!
Hugs…
