COURAGE: the ability to do something that frightens one;
strength in the face of pain or grief.
Courage, it would seem, is nothing less than
the power to overcome danger, misfortune, fear, injustice,
while continuing to affirm inwardly that
life with all its sorrows is good;
that everything is meaningful
even if in a sense beyond our understanding;
and that there is always tomorrow.
Dorothy Thompson
Be strong and courageous. Don’t tremble! Don’t be afraid of them! The Lord your God is the one who is going with you. He won’t abandon you or leave you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
Courage is more exhilarating than fear and in the long run it is easier. We do not have to become heroes over night. Just a step at a time, meeting each thing that comes up, seeing it is not as dreadful as it appeared, discovering we have the strength to stare it down. Eleanor Roosevelt
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Believers, look up – take courage.
The angels are nearer than you think.
Billy Graham
This is My command: be strong and courageous. Never be afraid or discouraged because I am your God, the Eternal One, and I will remain with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 The Voice (VOICE)
You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the world’s problems at once but don’t ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own. Michelle Obama
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Faith in God… produces character; character will produce courage, courage to face the challenges of the day. Kirk Cameron
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; I do not give it to you as the world does. Do not let your hearts be distressed or lacking in courage.
John 14:27 New English Translation (NET Bible)
“Have courage for the great sorrows of life
and patience for the small ones;
and when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task,
go to sleep in peace. God is awake.”
Victor Hugo
Be on your guard, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong.
1 Corinthians 16:13 New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE)
We have courage in God’s presence, because we are sure that he hears us if we ask him for anything that is according to his will.
1 John 5:14 Good News Translation (GNT)
Always remember:
You are braver than you believe,
stronger than you seem,
smarter than you think
and loved more than you know. A. A. Milne
When you really believe in God, it gives you a courage, a confidence that enables you to meet the things coming. Della Reese
Is he alone who has courage on his right hand and faith on his left hand? Charles Lindbergh