Courage

It makes it's debut only after fear has raised it's controlling head.

The lack of courage keeps me from walking the path God lays in front of me.  If I think,  "I can not 'conquer' the assignment, the task, the adventure, then why continue to try?  What does it matter anyway?"

That is the thought that paralyzes because I forget . . .

Have I not commanded you?

Be strong and courageous!

Do not tremble or be dismayed,

for the Lord your God is with you 

wherever you go.    Joshua 1:9

And this is why it matters.  Soul-peace follows obedience.  Courage obeys with trust as its fuel.

In the past 7 weeks, thoughts have been embraced that eat away at the foundations of who God made me to be, a vessel of His glory.  I hide and run away in my dark quiet, all the while wanting the freshness of His light.

And God reminds, "Have I not commanded you?"

Yes.

May obedience bring Him glory.
Love always,
Angie

Men are never duly touched and impressed with a conviction

of their significance,

until they have contrasted themselves 

with the majesty of God.

R. C. Sproul

P.S.  There will be several blogs close together because I have written and not finished because of embracing lies.  I am "stepping past" the lies and walking in obedience . . . because He said to.   : >