
Taken from Fight On: The Battle for Courage
A book for all those who are searching for hope,
inspiration and courage in the days ahead.
[Your daily inspiration from Michael encouraging you to fight off fear using scripture and his unique insights.]
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December 9th
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Colossians 3:15a, 17 Our world is full of trouble. It lurks in our hearts, our minds and in our plans. Read more
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December 8th
Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. Colossians 3:2-3 Thoughts are like seeds; they reproduce in kind. Heavenly thoughts and earthly thoughts are of a different seed. Have you ever seen an apple tree produce oranges? Heavenly thoughts produce Read more
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December 7th
I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through Him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:12b-13 The secret of our contentment is the source of our contentment. Many of us have been running around Read more
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December 6th
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 Fear and anxiety sink their razor sharp and tenacious claws into our hearts and Read more
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December 5th
But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13b-14 Our sinful human nature has forged us with a ball and chain as we struggle to finish our Read more
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December 4th
I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death. Philippians 3:10 As our relationship deepens with Christ, we want to share more of His life with Him. This is also true of people who form a close relationship with Read more