The Key to Courage

I received this key in the mail and I knew . . . God had a message for me.  I am so thankful he prompted this sweet sister's heart and she obeyed by placing it in the mail for me .  God is so good! I asked, "God please tell me the key to courage."  . . .. Me. .  . feeling somewhat of a fool for forgetting so soon . . . was ready to hear straight from Him . . . and He is FAITHFUL!

"Let love and faithfulness never leave you;
    bind them around your neck,
    write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 Then you will win favor and a good name
    in the sight of God and man

Trust in the Lord with all your heart
    and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him,

    and he will make your paths straight" . . . Proverbs 3:3-6

I have many verses within my heart that God helped to sow in regards to fear over the past several years.  And as I asked God to steady my heart and quiet my soul I began to hear truth surface. 

"When I am afraid I will trust in you" Psalm 56:3

"Be Strong and courageous! Do Not Tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you;  I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10

"The Lord is my light and my salvation whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life of whom shall I be afraid?" Psalm 27-1

Are just a few. 

So WHAT is the KEY to COURAGE? 

The key to courage is to get into the Word of God. . . meditate on it day and night! The Key to courage is to focus on God's Truth and not my circumstances.  .  . Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105 

All that trust in Christ as Savior and Lord can declare these promises spoken in Joshua 1 verse 5:   No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Amazing PROMISES!!!

We have an appointment with the neurosurgeon on Friday (tomorrow) so we ask that you pray for wisdom and peace of mind for this appointment.  Thank you so much for partnering with us on this tough journey.  All 6 of us are needy in our own way.  . . ALL needing intercession!  Only God knows truly what's on our hearts. . . that's one reason why we ask so often to just pray. He hears all!