Courage is more of a feeling 

‘The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid.’ Psalm 118:6 NIV 

Check the record – anybody who ever beat the odds did it in spite of their fear! They did it because: a) they were desperate and felt as if they’d no choice; b) they were inspired by somebody else’s example; c) they were angry at injustice; d) they were moved by a need; e) they said to themselves, ‘If not me, then whom? If not now, then when?; or f) They didn’t think much about it at all – or they might have changed their mind. What are you waiting for? A feeling of courage? Forget it, it doesn’t exist! You’re only courageous when you do what’s right despite your fear. Now, since every one of us feels fear, that means every one of us is capable of acting courageously. It’s a choice. Anytime you go where you’ve never been or try something you’ve never done before, fear will be present. It will always stand between you and anything worth doing. But the good news is, each time you conquer it, you feel a surge of self-respect and gain a level of confidence you never had before. Whatever you’re facing today, listen to these words: ‘Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of [the size of the enemy], for there is a greater power with us than with him’ (2 Chronicles 32:7 NIV, paraphrased). And one more, ‘The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?’ (Psalm 118:6 NIV). What more do you need? 

Prayer Point:

Father, I know the times I have been paralysed by fear, the times when fear has stopped me from moving forwards in my faith. I ask for Your help to overcome any fear in my life. I pray that my confidence in the future would not be limited by any fear it encounters. I believe that You will be there when You want me to step out in faith, in Jesus’ name.