Strength and Courage

SCRIPTURE

 

Now the LORD said to Abram, "Go forth from your country, and from your relatives and from your father's house, to the land which I will show you;

Genesis 12:1 (NASB)

 

6 “Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people to possess all the land I swore to their ancestors I would give them. 7 Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do. 8 Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. 9 This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:6-9 (NLT)

 

 

PRAYER

 

Lord, moving forward in obedience to your direction can carry great promise and hope, but it can also stir within us deep fear and a looming discouragement. (__________) is following your direction Lord, and that may mean stepping forward into the new places that you have prepared for him. I ask that you would summon within him a strength and courage that can only come from you Lord. I pray that he would decide NOT to be afraid or discouraged. Tune his mind to a perfect pitch of faith Lord, trusting that you are with him wherever he goes, walking next to him arm in arm, giving protection, nurture, guidance, and help. As he dwells on these thoughts, push away the dark possibilities and replace them with a brilliance of hope. I ask that you would assure him, without even a faint doubt, that his promised land is nearing, and will come with such beauty and power and grace that he will have to smile at your sovereign tapestry. Wrap your strong arms around his tender heart, and comfort him this day. Amen.

 

 

ENCOURAGEMENT

 

These last days have simply been giant steps, taking you closer to the land flowing with milk and honey (__________). Take courage. Be strong. Feel his presence.