Courage

"Fear creates a form of spiritual amnesia. It dulls our memory and makes us forget what Jesus has done and how good God is." - Max Lucado

I'm recognizing in myself, at least in this current season, that my primary growth zone is in the arena of courage.

I used to think that courage meant being fearless, but that's just not true. Only naive or stupid people are fearless. I don't think God is asking for fearless.

I think God is asking for trust and confidence in Him. This produces courage - an acknowledgement of the risks, dangers, and enemies around us, along with an intentional decision to move forward courageously because of Him who is for us.

Here's the thing - God will not lose. He will not fail. He is absolutely reliable, True, and dependable. I am absolutely fearless about that.

Maybe the rub is that I'm not God - I don't even know for sure what He's thinking, planning, or doing much of the time. He can take every situation and use it in limitless ways to accomplish His mission and purpose.

So, courage is trusting the heart and mission of God so much that the outcomes on a daily basis just don't rank high enough to fret over. As long as I'm in alignment with God's purpose for me, the outcomes will all work together for my good.

In this I trust.

In God I trust.

I shall be courageous for His name's sake.