A Scripture and a Prayer: “Courageous Obedience”

“Be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:7)

Prayer:

Lord, I have heard and believe it to be true that courage isn’t the absence of fear but moving forward despite our fear. But in ourselves, we don’t have sufficient strength to handle all the complexities and difficulties this life presents, and You even said that in this world we will experience trials and tribulations. Therefore, please help our timidity and fill us with Your strength, giving us the courage to follow Your word, will, and way in this life. And help us, Lord, not to turn aside or turn back because of the difficult circumstances that come against us, but instead give us the courage and strength to face and overcome. And this I ask in Jesus’s name. AMEN