Courage

Courage

Courage is a quality that enables one to keep going in the face of danger or opposition. It is the ability to set aside fear and move forward with firmness. A person of courage is seen as being courageous or brave and is willing to take a risk to accomplish something considered to be worthy. We can be strong and courageous because the Lord our God is with us wherever we go and in Him we have hope. He is our strength.

My Prayer

Lord, I confess that there are times when I am afraid or dismayed, times when I don’t feel adequate or capable of doing something that you have asked me to do. Lord, forgive me for my lack of faith in your provision, because you have promised me that your grace will be sufficient for me, for when I am weak and I humble myself before you, your power will be perfected within me. Lord, according to the riches of your glory strengthen me with power through your spirit in the inner man and perfect your love in me so that fear will be cast aside and replaced with courage. And when my heart is anxious may I not fret or be dismayed but wait patiently and hope in you. Lord, you have commanded me to be strong and courageous, not in my abilities but in your provision and promises. Thank you for your promise that you will not fail or forsake me, that you will be with me wherever I go to strengthen me and to uphold me with your righteous right hand.

Related Verses

“It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed” (Deuteronomy 31:8 ESV).

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9 ESV).

“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you! Don’t be frightened, for I am your God! I strengthen you—yes, I help you—yes, I uphold you with my saving right hand” (Isaiah 41:10 NET)!

“Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord” (Psalm 27:14 ESV)!

“Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord” (Psalm 31:24 ESV)!

“I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble and suffering, but take courage—I have conquered the world” (John 16:33 NET).

“I can do all things through him who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13 ESV).

“I pray that according to the wealth of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner person” (Ephesians 3:16 NET).

“There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears punishment has not been perfected in love” (1 John 4:18 NET).

“But he said to me, “My grace is enough for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” So then, I will boast most gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may reside in me” (2 Corinthians 12:9 NET).