There is this little thing called courage that I sometimes forget about or feel a lack of. But since being on a mission for nine months and in a new area for a few weeks, I have really learned the necessity of courage and that even though we may have times we are afraid or nervous, with courage in our hearts that comes from Heavenly Father, we can face, endure, or overcome any task or trial placed in front of us.
This life is a time of testing and trial, but I am grateful we are not alone here nor do we have to be afraid. In the Bible in Deuterononmy 31:6 it says, "Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid...: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee." The Lord has promised He will be with us as we strive to do what is right. We do not need to fear because He is right by our side, giving us the strength and courage we need to face challenges or responsibilities as we ask Him for help. We do not need to fear the future, adversity, responsibility, opposition, trials, failure, rejection, uncertainty, or anything else. We just need to have the courage to go and do. The courage to take the next step. The courage and faith to trust God. The courage to pray. The courage to be an example to others. The courage to avoid temptation and the adversary. The courage to love. The courage to forgive. The courage to fulfill the callings we have been called to do. The courage to endure or overcome the trials or challenges we have been called to bear. The courage to open our mouths. The courage to share our beliefs. The courage to live the life our Heavenly Father wants us to live.
I have faith in the promise the Lord gave us when He said He will be by our side and will never forsake us. And how we can endure life cheerfully and triumphantly is through the courage God gives us. I know that as we pray for courage and have faith and trust in God, it will be granted and we will have the courage to do the right things, the courage to act, and to take the next step into the darkness. I am grateful for our Savior who has promised to be by our side and grant us the courage and strength to follow Him and take the next step.
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