January 12
Courage
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid."
— Joshua 1:9
God of strength and courage,
I am afraid. Afraid of failure, afraid of others' judgment, afraid of leaving my comfort zone. This fear paralyzes me, prevents me from daring, from trying, from living fully.
Give me the courage I need today. Not the absence of fear, but the strength to move forward despite it. The courage to say what must be said, to do what must be done, to be who I must be.
Remind me that You walk with me, that I am never alone in facing challenges. May Your presence be my strength, may Your love be my shield. With You, I can face what frightens me.
Amen.
I am afraid. Afraid of failure, afraid of others' judgment, afraid of leaving my comfort zone. This fear paralyzes me, prevents me from daring, from trying, from living fully.
Give me the courage I need today. Not the absence of fear, but the strength to move forward despite it. The courage to say what must be said, to do what must be done, to be who I must be.
Remind me that You walk with me, that I am never alone in facing challenges. May Your presence be my strength, may Your love be my shield. With You, I can face what frightens me.
Amen.
Reflection
Courage is not the absence of fear; it is acting despite fear. What small courageous action could you take today?
For all those who are paralyzed by fear and need courage.