Tag: courage

There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. I John 4:18 Fear is darkness and love is our light. When we trust in the love of God, it drives out the darkness in our lives…

And the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will Himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To Him be the power forever and ever. Amen 1 Peter 5:10-11 We weak and fragile human beings shudder at the prospect of…

Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when His glory is revealed. 1 Peter 4:12 When a mother has a baby, she is not surprised when she has…

But in your hearts, set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But, do this with gentleness and respect. 1 Peter 3:15 Life can be a very perplexing puzzle and we don’t know sometimes how to respond or react. Christ…

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. James 1:12 No one receives the crown or title of a champion when they quit the contest before it is finished. Like it or not,…

Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering. Hebrews 13:3 We do not like to remember the people in prison because of the pain and the isolation that are experienced there. Nobody likes suffering and pain as it can bring fear…

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the…

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. Hebrews 11:6 Faith in our Sovereign God means that even though we do not see Him, we believe that He exists. Even though we do not…

But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles might hear, and I was delivered from the lion’s mouth. The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to His heavenly kingdom. To Him…

Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 2:3 The battlefield is not the place for ease, comfort or continual pleasure. We do not like to think about it, but our lives are actually a battlefield where good is battling evil for control and domination. Unfortunately, we are caught right…