Courage

(n.) mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.

I've never considered myself courageous. I've never been "brave." Timid? Sure. Uncertain? Heck yes. Courageous? Not so much. In my mind, courageous people are the ones who rush into burning buildings, who go off to war, who believe in a dream and fight for it.

I'm not one of those people. I'm just ordinary. So much in my life is uncertain right now, and I am a timid, fearful person. Daniel still doesn't have a job. We still don't know where we'll be living in less than three months. I'm very tired. My life feels so directionless.

However, I am loved by a big God, who knows all and sees all. And He gives me courage. Because I'm learning that it takes courage to be imperfect. It takes courage to be vulnerable. It takes courage to believe in God's provision. Sometimes it even takes courage to get out of bed in the morning and face the reality of uncertainty.

But God takes the faint-hearted and makes them courageous.

"Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be afraid of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you."
~Deuteronomy 31:6