BE courageous. BE strong.

Something really unfamiliar, but exciting, is happening.  

The spirit of fear and timidity is dissipating within me.  

2 Timothy 1:7

For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.

The Lord called me down a road of seeking Him only.  To choose to tune out all other voices.  To trust that I can come to His throne.  

                                                       Hebrews 4:16

So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.

It has not felt comfortable.  It has felt unfamiliar.  I have had bad days! I have felt panicked! But I have always felt Him right there, soothing my insecurities.

Deuteronomy 31:6

So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the L ord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you."

I trust the Lord's voice above man.  No one else can tell me "when I am ready" to follow the Lord's voice.  I am aware of the obstacles the enemy will throw in my path.  Most of the time it's through something posing as the Lord's wisdom.  But I can BE courageous.  I can BE strong.  I can stand firm.  

1 Corinthians 16:13

Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.