Be Strong and Courageous

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BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS

When we are doing something for the first time, no matter what it is, it is a little discouraging because we aren’t really good at it. It could be anything as simple as tying our shoes or as complicated as putting together a large project. No matter the size of the endeavor, we could easily get discouraged because we aren’t getting things done like we want to. When we are working for the Lord, there will be tough situations that arise as well. However, we have a wonderful promise from God that He will be with us. He wants us to be strong and courageous doing His work because we have His promise He is with us.

SCRIPTURE: Deuteronomy 31:6 “So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.” (NLT)

ACTION STEPS:
1. List some things you have attempted to do.
2. Write down things God is calling you to do.
3. Know God will be with you when step out in faith doing His will.
4. Remember He has gone ahead of you and prepared your path.

PRAYER:
Dear Lord, thank You for Your promises. Thank You for telling us to be strong and courageous when we are dealing with tough issues. We know there are going to be times in life where we struggle and get discouraged. Help us to quickly remember Your promises and know You are with us. Thank You, Lord. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

REMEMBER:
God wants us to remember He is with us wherever we go.

God wants us to remember He goes before us and prepares a path for us.

When we step out in obedience to God, we can have faith in Him knowing He will be with us.

We don’t have to get discouraged because we are doing something for the first time. If it is God’s will, He will be with us and help us.

God doesn’t want us to be afraid or discouraged when we are doing His will. We have His promise He will always be with us.

FOCUS: Joshua 1:9 “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.” (NLT)

We can defeat discouragement when we put our focus on God and know He is always with us.

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