courage

"be strong and courageous. do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your god goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
deuteronomy 31:5-7

what is courage? how do we know we have it? where does it come from? courage, the ability to stand when there seems like there is nothing to stand on. courage, the ability to step forward in the face of adversity. courage, the ability to do the right thing even when it is hard. courage, the ability to ask for help when all feels lost. courage, the ability to trust what you cannot see. courage, the ability to put strength into action. courage, the ability to have faith when all seems lost.

everyone has courage, it just has to be found. Sometimes there is a breaking point where you have no option, but to find that and stand up.

i feel like we all have this internal compartment where courage is kept and sometimes it stays hidden, other times it comes out full force and can catch us off guard.

stand up! fight for what is right, fight for those who need you, fight until you cannot fight anymore.

courage comes from a place that is greater than us. it is a characteristic that is given to those who truly trust in the salvation that comes from jesus. there is no way to stand tall, if your foundation is made of quicksand. if your foundation is jesus, then courage does follow. it is not always going to be easy, but it will be honored. take courage and stand with those who need you. know that you will never stand alone.