Say to those who are fearful-hearted, 'Be strong.'
Isaiah 35:4
An elderly man was once asked what had stolen most of his life's joy. He replied, "Things that never happened! " Wow! Our fears are the worst liars in the world; we should never make decisions based on them. Instead we should:
(1) Tackle them head-on. David did: "When I am afraid, I will put my confidence in You" ( Psalm 56:3 ).
(2) Hang out with courageous people. Solomon said, "He who walks with the wise grows wise" ( Proverbs 13:20 ). Success rubs off; so does failure! Don't hang out with people who habitually cave in or play it safe. Hang out with courageous people. If you can't find any,read up on Bible characters like Daniel, Deborah, Esther and Peter.
(3)Go for it. Courage isn't optional; it's foundational. You need it to live each day for Jesus, build a better relationship with your spouse,expand your business, and tackle your bad habits. Today God says to those who are fearful-hearted, "Be strong." But you can't sit back and expect Him to do all the work. You've got to go for it!
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