What does it cost to be brave? To walk head on into what we fear the most? I want to be a woman of courage but there are moments when I feel anything but courageous. More like a bucket of anxiety. My head starts to fill with all kinds of thoughts to fuel the wrong fire.
I went to get my book of comfort and I started to wonder about the brave warrior Gideon who didn’t see himself as having any strength at all. He had an interesting conversation with an angel of the Lord giving voice to his own insecurities. I was impressed by what the Lord spoke to him. “Peace be with you; do not fear, you shall not die.”
I sometimes need to remember to walk in peace and choose not to fear despite what I may be facing. Not easy but I have found comfort in knowing my heavenly Father has some wonderful plans for me.