dailydatewithgod

One of my favorite quotes (paraphrased) is “Courage is not the absence of fear, but the decision to go ahead anyway.”  I have heard many versions of this but the idea is the same.  No one said we would not be fearful.  The difference is that courage enables us to not be stopped by the fear.  This gives me reassurance on a couple of levels.  First of all, when I am experiencing fear I do not need to focus on getting rid of it or making myself wrong for having it (like that ever works!). Second, I can acknowledge that it is there, and look at what concrete contrary action I can take.  This is what it is about, how can I get out of my head that is manufacturing the fear and get into action in my life?  Even if it is simple and small action–anything to chip away from the story in my head.  My prayer for us today is that we be willing to ask God for help to act courageously even when we don’t feel like it.  Make it a great one!  Peace~Colleen