September 8, 2026
Courage for the Next Step
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not be terrified or dismayed (intimidated), for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9
Courage is often misunderstood. Many assume courage means the absence of fear, but more often it is the decision to move forward despite it. There are seasons when uncertainty feels larger than confidence and questions feel louder than answers. Yet courage grows when you remember that God's presence is greater than your uncertainty. He rarely reveals every detail before asking you to trust Him. Instead, He invites you to take the next step while relying on His faithfulness. The future may contain unknowns, but it does not contain anything beyond God's reach. Courage is not built by eliminating every risk. It is built by trusting the God who walks with you through them.
Prayer
Father in Heaven, strengthen our hearts when fear and uncertainty try to hold us back. Remind us that Your presence goes before us and remains with us in every situation we face. Give us courage to move forward with faith and confidence in Your guidance. In Jesus' Name, AMEN!
Courage grows when confidence is placed in God, not circumstances.