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(Deuteronomy 31:6) Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave or forsake you.
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This encouragement was repeated several times to these people. It's a reminder, a promise, and a command. And because it's a command, it's also a choice. These are all necessary during times of change. Any transition is difficult because of the risks involved, but the most important risks to guard against are losing faith, hope, and love in the Lord.
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There doesn't seem to be a pill or miraculous gift for building courage and strength. These come from choices--deliberate and disciplined ways of seeing and responding to the Lord, the world, and myself. More than merely responding, true courage steps up and moves toward improvements and against challenges.
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Lord, as I write this I realize that courage--or fear--affects how I hear You. I want to pick up and wear the armor of Your faith, hope, and love. From Your perspective I can better hear and see how I should live in this new day. I've had enough of walking alone, with only my insight (i.e., blindness) to guide me.
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