Hope Is Our Anchor
“If only you would prepare your heart and lift up your hands to Him in prayer! . . . Then your face will brighten with innocence. You will be strong and free of fear. You will forget your misery; it will be like water flowing away. Your life will be brighter than the noonday. Even darkness will be as bright as morning. Having hope will give you courage. You will be protected and will rest in safety. You will lie down unafraid, and many will look to you for help.” Job 11:13-19
Hope is to expect with confidence, to trust and rely upon. Courage is the strength to persevere and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty. Courage doesn’t require the absence of fear; but rather, calls us to move forward in spite of it. For believers it is the ability to trust in, to put our hope in Jesus.
Following Jesus takes courage. Our life of faith is not a single action but requires daily intention to stand strong and follow Jesus’ example. Courage may be demonstrated when we stand for truth, or conversely when we hold our tongue, when we forgive someone, when we make a difficult decision, or when we stand alone in faith.
With each challenge we face and decision made we can be reminded that we are not alone. God is with us anchoring our lives in hope and enabling us to live with courage and confidence. There is always hope and our hope becomes a confident expectation in the faithfulness of our God.
Fix your mind upon Jesus. Lift your hands to Him in prayer and meditation. Place your hope in Him and rely upon His power to lead you in life.
This is My command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with your wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
Prayer: Dear LORD, Thank you for the reassurance that You are with me wherever I go.
What current fear is holding you back, and how can trusting God help you face it? Offer a prayer asking God for the courage to face that fear.
Surround yourself with a community of believers who can support and encourage your courageous journey.
Hope is to expect with confidence, to trust and rely upon. Courage is the strength to persevere and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty. Courage doesn’t require the absence of fear; but rather, calls us to move forward in spite of it. For believers it is the ability to trust in, to put our hope in Jesus.
Following Jesus takes courage. Our life of faith is not a single action but requires daily intention to stand strong and follow Jesus’ example. Courage may be demonstrated when we stand for truth, or conversely when we hold our tongue, when we forgive someone, when we make a difficult decision, or when we stand alone in faith.
With each challenge we face and decision made we can be reminded that we are not alone. God is with us anchoring our lives in hope and enabling us to live with courage and confidence. There is always hope and our hope becomes a confident expectation in the faithfulness of our God.
Fix your mind upon Jesus. Lift your hands to Him in prayer and meditation. Place your hope in Him and rely upon His power to lead you in life.
This is My command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with your wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
Prayer: Dear LORD, Thank you for the reassurance that You are with me wherever I go.
What current fear is holding you back, and how can trusting God help you face it? Offer a prayer asking God for the courage to face that fear.
Surround yourself with a community of believers who can support and encourage your courageous journey.
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