“Courage, it’s me. Don’t be afraid.” ~Jesus

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Boldness, Courage, Fear, Jesus, Jesus Sayings, Matthew 14

If Peter was anything, he was nothing but bold. But it seems that he was also always asking for more.

• When I have my eyes on our Master Jesus that is the way it is. Jesus wasn’t the only one to walk on water. Peter did too. He asked Jesus and Jesus said YES.
• Jesus had supernatural courage. He didn’t do anything but what he saw His Father doing. He had His eyes focused on God.
• AND we serve a bold God. As long as Peter kept his eyes on Jesus, everything was alright. It was only when he looked away from Jesus, saw the waves, did he get in trouble.

God has a goal for us.  Let’s be Bold, Fear not, Have Courage, and don’t be Anxious.

May I have more boldness and fearless confidence.

Water longs to be walked on again!

As soon as the meal was finished, he insisted that the disciples get in the boat and go on ahead to the other side while he dismissed the people. With the crowd dispersed, he climbed the mountain so he could be by himself and pray. He stayed there alone, late into the night. Meanwhile, the boat was far out to sea when the wind came up against them and they were battered by the waves. 

At about four o’clock in the morning, Jesus came toward them walking on the water. They were scared out of their wits. “A ghost!” they said, crying out in terror. But Jesus was quick to comfort them. “Courage, it’s me. Don’t be afraid.” Peter, suddenly bold, said, “Master, if it’s really you, call me to come to you on the water.”He said, “Come ahead.” Jumping out of the boat, Peter walked on the water to Jesus.

But when he looked down at the waves churning beneath his feet, he lost his nerve and started to sink. He cried, “Master, save me!” Jesus didn’t hesitate. He reached down and grabbed his hand. Then he said, “Faint-heart, what got into you?” The two of them climbed into the boat, and the wind died down. The disciples in the boat, having watched the whole thing, worshiped Jesus, saying, ‘This is it! You are God’s Son for sure!’

Source: Matthew 14

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“If a fellow believer hurts you, go and tell him—work it out between the two of you.” ~Jesus

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Courage, Forgiveness, Jesus, Jesus Sayings, Love, Matthew 18

Jesus has a way he wants us to follow to work out our grievances against one another. If I am not willing to follow it, I should keep my mouth shut.

• Jesus wants me to have the courage to go to the person, one on one, try to work it out.
• I have to decide, is this worth an intervention? If it isn’t, I can just forgive and move on.
• Now this is tough, do I want to take it to the whole church?

I don’t think most of us would ever get past step one. Step one is huge though. It forces me to think through do I just forgive and does the person need to know they hurt me.

Having done all that, what should I do? Jesus says start it all over again and focus on God’s forgiving love.

“If a fellow believer hurts you, go and tell him—work it out between the two of you. If he listens, you’ve made a friend. If he won’t listen, take one or two others along so that the presence of witnesses will keep things honest, and try again. If he still won’t listen, tell the church. If he won’t listen to the church, you’ll have to start over from scratch, confront him with the need for repentance, and offer again God’s forgiving love.”

Source Matthew 18:15-17

It tickles Him to no end: A Poem

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Bold, Courage, Poem, Wisdom

There are times
that I seem to know
what I am doing.
Some times, not all times.
There are other times
I don’t.
There is no logic to any of it.
No wisdom at all some days.

I need wisdom.
I want His guidance.
When I need it,
I can simply ask my heavenly Father.
He loves to help me.
It tickles Him to no end.
AND,
I can count on His help.

I won’t be condescended to
when I ask for it.
He won’t make fun of me.

I need to ask boldly.
I want supernatural courage; His courage.
I need to believe
He will give it to me.
I can’t have any second thoughts.
He loves to help me.

“In the world you have tribulation, but take courage ; I have overcome the world.” ~Jesus

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Courage, Jesus, Jesus Sayings, John 16, Peace, Trust, Victory, Worry

Difficulties are a natural part of the world. Jesus brings me peace and offers courage.

In fact, Jesus promised us me I would have tribulation. That is life in this world.

In Jesus I have peace.

How can Jesus do this? He has overcome the world and I am a new creation that shares in His resurrection.

I can take heart. Jesus is risen and I am seated with Him. The victory belongs to the LORD!!!

May peace be mine. May I have courage today. Why worry?

These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage ; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

A tribute to my brother Jerry Wright. First said “Why Worry” to me in 1973. He has been right all these years.

"Success is not final. Failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts." ~~Winston Churchhill

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Boldness, Courage, Failure, Jesus, Success, Winston Churchill

Jesus challenges me to have courage and to not be afraid. That is God’s goal for me, every day.

I must wake up thankful and anticipating what Jesus will do. Jesus has plans for me that I don’t even understand.

Boldness is his way. Jesus sees what God is doing and does only that. That is what Jesus wants for me as well.

May I be bolder today.

May I see only what Jesus wants and have the courage to do what he commands me to do.

Success is not final. Failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.”

~Winston Churchhill

“Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” ~Jesus

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Courage, Fear, Jesus, Jesus Sayings, Mark 6

Courage

99 out of 100 things I worry about never happen.

And yet, I continue to be afraid.

Jesus is ever present letting me know that I need to take courage.

He says “It is I”. He is here. Do I hear Jesus? He says “Don’t be afraid”. Do I hear Him?

He gives me courage in His world. His world is here and now.

On earth, as it is in heaven right now.

 Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” ~Jesus (Mark 6:50)

May I take courage.

May I have courage.

May I hear Jesus.

Jesus leads us as the new pioneer of supernatural faith and courage.

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Courage, Faith, Jesus, New plan, Salvation

Courage

God got everything started. Everything came from Him. His word made it all happen.

He is also the one who keeps everything going. Without God, it all comes to a standstill. So, God starts it all and keeps it all moving.

His son Jesus came as a pioneer. He led the way through His suffering on to the glory.

Jesus experienced it first. God started it all. God keeps it moving and now His new agreement with us is to complete it all as well. Jesus leads us as the new pioneer of supernatural faith.

God is the one who saves us and those of us who are saved have an origin that we share in common. It is Jesus.

And Jesus doesn’t hesitate to treat us all as family and friends. We are all together with the one starts, keeps things going and is now completing His good work. How amazing it is. How stunning Jesus is.

“Everything is going to be all right. Take courage. Be strong.” ~God to Daniel

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Courage, Daniel 10, Jesus

Daniel saw something that created massive fear in his life. He  fainted, fell flat on the ground, face in the dirt.  The men who were with him, although they didn’t see it, they were overcome with fear and ran off and hid, fearing the worst.

Left alone after the appearance, abandoned by his friends, Daniel went weak in the knees, the blood drained from his face.

God was with Daniel. Everything was going to be all right. God gave him courage. He did it for Daniel. He will do it for me. 

It doesn’t mean I wont have moments that frighten me. I have them way too much.

It does mean God will give me courage.

I will feel it and know it.  I will know God is in a good mood. It will be in my heart and it will be in my soul.

Then this humanlike figure touched me and gave me strength. He said, ‘Don’t be afraid, friend. Peace. Everything is going to be all right. Take courage. Be strong.’ “Even as he spoke, courage surged up within me. I said, ‘Go ahead, let my master speak. You’ve given me courage.’ Daniel 10:18-19

"I made you. I don’t make mistakes." ~~God

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Courage, Creation, God is Good, Jesus, Love

I am God’s creation. He made me.

Jesus loves me. Everything that happens in my life works out for good.

Courage is the order of the day.

I made you. I don’t make mistakes.” ~~God

“Build up his courage.” ~God to Moses

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Courage, Deuteronomy 1, Jesus

God wants us to build up courage in others. We all get discouraged and we hear our friends express it as we talk.

What do we do about it?  We can sit on our hands. We can nod in sympathy. We can offer advice.

What God wants us to do is build up the courage in others. That is the best blessing we can offer.

But I also got it. Because of you God’s anger spilled over onto me. He said, “You aren’t getting in either. Your assistant, Joshua son of Nun, will go in. Build up his courage. He’s the one who will claim the inheritance for Israel. And your babies of whom you said, ‘They’ll be grabbed for plunder,’ and all these little kids who right now don’t even know right from wrong—they’ll get in. I’ll give it to them. Yes, they’ll be the new owners. But not you. Turn around and head back into the wilderness following the route to the Red Sea.

Source: Deuteronomy 1:37-40

Will I take a risk and have more courage for Jesus?

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Bold, Courage, Heart, Jesus, Risk

To admit that I have a new heart and a glory from God, to begin to let it be unveiled and embrace it as true-that means the next thing God will do is ask me to live from it. 

Jesus says, “Come out of the boat”. Walk on water.

Take the throne he challenges. You are a king he tells me.

Be what God meant me to be. And that feels risky . . . really risky.

And I need more courage to bold for Jesus.

But it is also exciting. It is coming fully alive. In Him and for Him.

Is there any mistake about it? Nothing is impossible with God!

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Courage, Nothing is Impossible

When God brings about what is otherwise impossible, there can be no mistake that God did it. It is easy to say the words, “Nothing is impossible with God”, but to act on them and live by them is another.

May I take the limits off my thinking and have courage to speak and act like I really believe God can do anything.

Truly, nothing is impossible with God. Therefore, nothing Jesus the Messiah plans for me is impossible if I can believe it.

My prayer is “Do whatever You need to do in me, through me, for me, by me, and with me.”

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

What happens when we live God’s way and not ours?

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Courage, God's Plan, Jesus, Judge, Planning

Courage

How often do we try to force our way in the processes that the world normally uses. Sheer determination. We’ll get it done.

Persistence is valued but where does it really get us? Planning can be useless if leads to a lack of supernatural courageousness.

God’s plans ROCK. That is all that matters.

What happens when we live God’s way? We stick with Jesus, not our own plans. We develop an incredible sense of compassion in our heart. We are convinced there is a basic holiness that is permeating everything and everyone.

We don’t judge. We love no matter what.

In Jesus, we can be involved in loyal commitments. We are able, in Jesus the Messiah, to marshal and direct God’s energy.

I must move with Jesus. He ROCKS and is my rock. Are you with me?

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Courage, Faith, Jesus, Love, Rock

Jesus is my rock

I want more supernatural courage. That kind of faith is growing and I thirst for it. Do you?

I want more of His courage. That kind of commitment is moving in me. Is it in you?

Jesus can do it. Jesus will do it. He is LOVE and He is faithful.

I must move with Jesus. He ROCKS and is my rock.

I know you join with me. I know you have His courage. I know you believe.

I know.

Thanks for standing with me. I stand with you.

The problem with putting it all on the line for Jesus is …..

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Courage, Faith, Jesus

The problem with putting it all on the line for Jesus…

is that it might not work out.

The problem with not putting it all on the line is that it will never (ever) change things for the better.

Not much of a choice, I think.

No risk, no change.

No change, no reward.

Jesus expects us to step out in faith. Jesus expects us to have courage.

May we put it all on the line for Jesus.

“I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.” ~King David

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Courage, Heart, Jesus, King David, Psalm 119, Wise Sayings

A man after God’s heart

Now here is a good word.

What should I do? I should seek Jesus with my whole heart.

David knew this at his core. He was a man after God’s own heart. He knew about the connection emotionally.

Interesting thing it is about the heart. My connection to God is not primarily about thinking. I am a thinker so this is a challenge for me. God is doing great things.

May I long for a connection with God that brings me supernatural courage.

May my emotional connection to Him bring obedience.

I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.

~~King David — Psalm 119:10

What is Jesus saying to me today that requires supernatural courage?

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Courage, Obedience, Peter

Courage

There were two who walked on water. Jesus wasn’t the only one. Peter had supernatural courage. Jesus said one word. It was “come”. Peter did.

What is Jesus saying to me that requires supernatural courage? It could be just one word. God has a goal for me today. I must discover what it is. I must have courage to act on it. It is all about what God wants. It is nothing about what I want.

May I move at His word. May I have supernatural courage. May I live in the new plan.

Will I keep my eye on the goal that Jesus the Messiah has for me?

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Courage, Goal, Jesus, Messiah

Goal

I need to keep my eyes on the goal that Jesus the Messiah has for me. I want all that God has for me not just part of it. When I want something else, Jesus clears my eyes and blurred vision out.

Then, I am on the right track.

Then, I have taken the right road.

I must stay on it and not deviate at all.

Now I know that I don’t have it all together. I haven’t made it. With His help, I am on my way though. Together we are well on our way. He has reached out for me. He has reached out for you. Together we are experts.

I am off and running. I can reach the goal. It is a wonderful prize.

May I have supernatural courage that is mine by the power of the Holy Spirit.

“A man of courage is also full of faith.” ~Marcus Tullius Cicero.

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Courage, Faith, Marcus Tullius Cicero

Courage

We all need more courage. We should pray to be bolder.

What does it take for more courage in our lives? Faith!

We must believe our heavenly Father has great things in mind for us. Jesus constantly challenges to not be afraid and to have courage.

A man of courage is also full of faith. ~Marcus Tullius Cicero.

“It is only through labor and painful effort, by grim energy and resolute courage, that we move on to better things.” ~Theodore Roosevelt

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Courage, Labor, Theodore Roosevelt, Work

Work

Work is a good thing. It isn’t always easy. Some days it is painful.

With courage we can see the job done to the end.

It is only through labor and painful effort, by grim energy and resolute courage, that we move on to better things. ~Theodore Roosevelt

“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” – e e cummings

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Courage, e e cummings, Jesus

e e cummings

Much of life is about courage. Jesus calls us to a life of boldness, inspired by the Holy Spirit. We are not called to a life of timidity.

God wants us to mature and grow up.

It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.

~e e cummings

“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” ~~Nelson Mandela

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Courage, Fear, Nelson Mandela

We all are afraid. We all need more courage. God gives us the courage to go on. Jesus says to us, “Fear not” and “Do not be afraid”.

And, we know that “Perfect love drives out fear”.

God is with us and in a good mood.

I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” ~~Nelson Mandela

“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” – Anais Nin

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Anais Nin, Bold, Courage, Jesus

Bold in God

Now is the time for a courage assessment. Jesus challenges us to be bold. Are we up to the challenge?

Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage. – Anais Nin

“Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway.” ~John Wayne

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Courage, Faith, Jesus, John Wayne

John Wayne on Courage

Fear is real. Courage is about having faith and overcoming the fear.

Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway. ~John Wayne

“Give your servants fearless confidence in preaching your Message.” ~Apostle Peter

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Acts 4, Apostle Peter Sayings, Boldness, Courage, Faith, Jesus, Peter

Bold Faith

The apostles had already received the power of the Holy Spirit after Jesus was raised from the dead and ascended to Heaven to rule with His Father. The were arrested when a crippled man was healed. They were released from jail and warned not to talk about Jesus. The were bold beyond believe already.

Yet, they prayed for more boldness and fearless courage. And God gave it to them.

God’s goal for us is to have fearless confidence. Jesus has given us the power of the Holy Spirit.

We may think we have enough. We don’t. May God give us more. May God give it to us now.

“And now they’re at it again! Take care of their threats and give your servants fearless confidence in preaching your Message, as you stretch out your hand to us in healings and miracles and wonders done in the name of your holy servant Jesus.” (Acts 4:29 MSG)

“We must have the courage to do what we know is morally right.” ~Ronald Reagan

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Complexity, Courage, Easy, Ronald Reagan, Simplicity

Ronald Reagan

There is nothing wrong with simplicity. In fact, there is a lot right with it.

Simplicity, however, should not be confused something being easy.

They say the world has become too complex for simple answers. They are wrong. There are no easy answers, but there are simple answers. We must have the courage to do what we know is morally right. ~Ronald Reagan

"Stand in line and take your turn." ~~Jesus

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Courage, Faith, Hope, Jesus, Jesus Sayings, Mark 7, Perseverance

Jesus had been pretty busy. He took a trip to a new area thinking he could get away for a while. He entered a house there where he didn’t think he would be found, but he couldn’t escape notice.

She asked Jesus to cure her daughter. While not a part of the in crowd, she believed in Jesus completely. She knew Jesus could heal her daughter. She was not to be deterred. She begged Jesus to help. So imagine her surprise at Jesus answer. “Stand in line” He says. Really? He says a few more things intended, on the surface, to discourage her.

She said, “Of course, Master. But don’t dogs under the table get scraps dropped by the children?” This impressed Jesus. He told her to go home and that her daughter was healed. Imagine impressing Jesus. What is the key? Don’t get discouraged. Keep asking. Believe that He really wants to help. Really believe that. Know that your turn is coming.

From there Jesus set out for the vicinity of Tyre. He entered a house there where he didn’t think he would be found, but he couldn’t escape notice. He was barely inside when a woman who had a disturbed daughter heard where he was. She came and knelt at his feet, begging for help. The woman was Greek, Syro-Phoenician by birth. She asked him to cure her daughter.

He said, “Stand in line and take your turn. The children get fed first. If there’s any left over, the dogs get it.”

She said, “Of course, Master. But don’t dogs under the table get scraps dropped by the children?”

Jesus was impressed. “You’re right! On your way! Your daughter is no longer disturbed. The demonic affliction is gone.” She went home and found her daughter relaxed on the bed, the torment gone for good.  (Mark 7:24-30 The Message)

"We must build dikes of courage to hold back the flood of fear." ~~Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Anxiety, Courage, Fear, Martin Luther King Jr.

Fear

Fear can overtake us. Anxiety challenges our ability and attitude. Some days it is like a flood.

Fear can be held back with a dike. It is the dike of courage and supernatural power given us by the Holy Spirit.

The Apostle Peter calls on us to “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7 ) Knowing that God is in a good mood is the foundation of the dike of courage. God cares for me personally. The great Pastor, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. knew that foundation.

We must build dikes of courage to hold back the flood of fear. ~~Martin Luther King, Jr.

Mandela’s Way: Fifteen Lessons on Life, Love, and Courage

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Courage, Life, Love, Nelson Mandela

Some great observations about Nelson Mandela. Truly a man of great courage.

Mandela’s Way: Fifteen Lessons on Life, Love, and Courage, by Richard Stengel (Stengel, now editor of Time magazine, was a confidant of Mandela’s.)

From “Look the Part”:

“[Mandela has beautiful posture. You will never see him hunched over with his head anything but upright and looking ahead. On Robben Island, he was always aware of how he walked and carried himself. He knew he needed to be seen as standing up to the authorities, literally and figuratively … He knew that people took their cues from him, and if he were confident and unbowed, they would be too.”

“[Mandela] understood the power of image. … ‘Appearances constitute reality,’ he once told me.”

“In the election in 1994, his smile was the campaign. That smiling iconic campaign poster—on billboards, on highways, on street lamps, at tea shops and fruit stalls. It told black voters that he would be their champion and white voters that he would be their protector. It was the smile of the proverb ‘tout comprendre, c’est tout pardoner’—to understand is to forgive all. It was political Prozac for a nervous electorate.”

“Ultimately the smile was symbolic of how Mandela molded himself. At every stage of his life he decided who he wanted to be and created the appearance–and then the reality–of that person. He became who he wanted to be.”

From “Have a Core Principal—Everything Else Is Tactics”

“Nelson Mandela is a man of principle—exactly one: Equal rights for all, regardless of race, class, or gender. Pretty much everything else is a tactic. I know this seems like an exaggeration—but to a degree very few people suspect, Mandela is a thoroughgoing pragmatist who was willing to compromise, change, adapt, and refine his strategy as long as it got him to the promised land.”

From “See the Good in Others”* [*One of the best essays I have ever read.]

“Some call it a blind spot, others naïveté, but Mandela sees almost everyone as virtuous until proven otherwise. He starts with an assumption you are dealing with him in good faith. He believes that, just as pretending to be brave can lead to acts of real bravery, seeing the good in other people improves the chances that they will reveal their better selves.”

“Mandela … consciously chose to err on the side of generosity. By behaving honorably, even to people who may not deserve it, he believes you can influence them to behave more honorably than they otherwise would. This sometimes proved to be a useful tactic, particularly after he was released from prison, when his open, trusting attitude made him appear to be a man who could rise above bitterness. When he urged South Africans to ‘forget the past,’ most of them believed that he had. This had a double effect: It made whites trust Mandela more and it made them feel more generous toward the people they had so recently oppressed.”

“Mandela sees the good in others both because it is in his nature and in his interest. At times that has meant being blindsided, but he has always been willing to take that risk. And it is a risk. … Mandela goes out on a limb and makes himself vulnerable by trusting others. … We rarely equate risk with trying to see what is decent, honest, and good in the people in our daily lives. … ‘People will feel I see too much good in people, and I’ve tried to adjust because whether it is so or not, it is something I think is profitable. It’s a good thing to assume, to act on the basis that others are men of integrity and honor, because you need to attract integrity and honor. I believe in that.'”

Are you thinking about 2015? Think bold. Aim big.

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Bold, Courage, Faith, God's Goal, Jesus

Bold Faith

Are you thinking about 2015? Most of us are.

Think bold. Just because I didn’t achieve everything I wanted to this year is no reason to give up. We serve a BIG God. Nothing is impossible with Him. We need bold faith. We need more courage. God is generous.

Aim big and aim for God. It is not a time to lower expectations. God has amazing things in mind for us. It is not about our goals. It is all about God’s goals. Aim BIG. God is God and God is Great.

Does God live by a calendar? Is this a new year for God? Of course God doesn’t. While it is a new year on the calendar, God hasn’t changed His mind. God still wants us to love Him and everyone else we meet. God’s goals for us don’t change.

Think bold and aim big. Be blessed. God is with us.

"It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult" ~~Seneca

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Bold, Courage, Seneca

Courage

We need courage. We need to be bold.

Life is difficult. There are challenges everyday.

Today is the day.

It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult. ~~Seneca

“But take heart! I have conquered the world.” ~~Jesus

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Courage, Fear, Heart, Jesus Sayings, John 16, Worry

Overcome Fear

Many days, there is a whole lot of worrying going on.

Fear can cripple. How many times does God come to us and say, “Fear not”? That is one of His great themes.

Jesus knows that this world is going to present challenges to us. We will experience difficulties.

God’s goal for us is the we trust in Him. He is in control. He didn’t bring us this far to leave us now.

Here is the good news. Jesus has overcome everything. He is seated at the right hand of the Father. All is well. It is finished.

Jesus answered them, “Do you finally believe? In fact, you’re about to make a run for it—saving your own skins and abandoning me. But I’m not abandoned. The Father is with me. I’ve told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! I’ve conquered the world.”  John 16:33 The Message (MSG)

“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” ~~Elmer Davis

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Freedom

Freedom is core to who we are. We all long for freedom.

It takes courage. It is not for the timid. It has a price that must be paid.

“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” ~~Elmer Davis

“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.” ~~Billy Graham

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Billy Graham

There is something about being courageous. Others take notice. Others will act as well.

Just ask Martin Luther King, Jr., William Wallace, Rosa Parks, Moses, Mahatma Ghandi, and many many others.

They were brave. Others followed their lead.

Will we be brave today?

“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.” ~~Billy Graham

More boldness and fearless confidence!!! Peter walked on the water to Jesus.

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Bold, Courage, Faith, Fearless, Matthew 14, Miracle, Peter, Prayer

Bold Faith

We marvel that Jesus walked on water. What He did was stunning. Afterwards the disciples worshiped Him.

We need to remember Peter as well. If Peter was anything, he was nothing but bold. But it seems that he was also asking for more. This boldness came upon him suddenly and he didn’t ignore it. At Jesus command, Peter walked on water as well.

When I have my eyes on our Master Jesus, He gives me boldness and confidence.

Jesus had boldness and confidence. This incident came after he spent the entire evening alone praying with God.

Jesus didn’t do anything but what he saw His Father doing. AND we serve a bold God.

God’s goal for us is for us to trust Him and be bold. God wants us to have confidence in Him.

May I have more boldness and fearless confidence.

Water longs to be walked on again!!

As soon as the meal was finished, he insisted that the disciples get in the boat and go on ahead to the other side while he dismissed the people. With the crowd dispersed, he climbed the mountain so he could be by himself and pray. He stayed there alone, late into the night. Meanwhile, the boat was far out to sea when the wind came up against them and they were battered by the waves. At about four o’clock in the morning, Jesus came toward them walking on the water. They were scared out of their wits. “A ghost!” they said, crying out in terror. But Jesus was quick to comfort them. “Courage, it’s me. Don’t be afraid.” Peter, suddenly bold, said, “Master, if it’s really you, call me to come to you on the water.”He said, “Come ahead.” Jumping out of the boat, Peter walked on the water to Jesus. But when he looked down at the waves churning beneath his feet, he lost his nerve and started to sink. He cried, “Master, save me!” Jesus didn’t hesitate. He reached down and grabbed his hand. Then he said, “Faint-heart, what got into you?” The two of them climbed into the boat, and the wind died down. The disciples in the boat, having watched the whole thing, worshiped Jesus, saying, “This is it! You are God’s Son for sure!” Matthew 14

“You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” ~~Jesus

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Courage, Faith, Fear, Jesus, Jesus Sayings, Matthew 8

Courage

Nothing is impossible with God. Do we have confidence in Him? Do we know, deep in our inner being, that He loves us and won’t leave us behind. Fear can be crippling. Fear comes from the lack of supernatual courage. God’s goal for us is to have courage. It is a gift from Him.

When there is a crisis out, and they do come, our confidence must be in Him. Our courage is with Him. He can, with a word, reverse the crisis.

He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” ~~Jesus Matthew 8:26

May I trust Him and have His courage.

All who wander are not lost. Israel knew how to get to the promised land. They didn’t have the courage to go.

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Brave, Courage, Egypt, God, Israel, Joshua, Moses, Promised Land

All who wander are not lost

Wandering around is not a sign you are lost. In your heart, you probably know where God wants you to go. We need to be bold. He gives us faith and courage.

Let’s head on up to the promised land. God has given it to us. God has a goal for us. Our destination is the promised land. It is ours for the taking.

Be brave. God is with us.

All who wander are not lost. Israel knew how to get to the promised land. They didn’t have the courage to go.

 

"Daughter, you took a risk of faith, and now you’re healed and whole." ~~Jesus

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Courage, Faith, Jesus Sayings, Matthew 9, Risk

Faith takes courage and has risk

With faith comes a risk. “What if ….”, we think. What if God doesn’t answer.What if we look silly. We can have a whole bunch of “What ifs” rattling through our thoughts.

We need extraordinary courage to believe God will intercede.  God is faithful. When we step out in faith, take a risk, show extraordinary courage, He responds. God is God, good and great.

What an amazing God we serve. All we need to do is believe Him. He will heal us and make us whole. Will we have courage and believe our Master Jesus the Messiah?

“Daughter, you took a risk of faith, and now you’re healed and whole.” ~~Jesus Matthew 9:20-22

This resurrection life you received from God is not a timid, grave-tending life. It’s adventurously expectant, greeting God with a childlike "What’s next, Papa?" ~~Apostle Paul

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Adventure, Apostle Paul, Bold, Courage, Easter, Jesus, Resurrection, Romans 8

What is next Papa?

We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. We share in His resurrection and live a resurrection life. We get to share the adventure and an adventure it is. We shout like children, “What’s next?”

Who knows but it will be fun. So very exciting. We live a resurrection life.

God has a goal for us. He wants, so very much, for us to live the resurrected life of our Master Jesus. He wants us to have courage and be bold. He wants us to have a “What’s next, Papa?” kind of attitude.

This resurrection life you received from God is not a timid, grave-tending life. It’s adventurously expectant, greeting God with a childlike “What’s next, Papa?” ~~Apostle Paul Romans 8:15 (MSG)