Fear and Courage

Good Thursday morning, my friends.

Fear is a great enemy of Christians, and one of the enemy's most effective tools.  The thought of sharing the Gospel with a family member or friend can paralyze me with fear - fear of rejection and ridicule; fear of loss of relationship.  My only hope of overcoming this fear is to ask God to strengthen me.  To realize that in my weakness, He brings strength (2 Corinthians 12:9-10).  If you suffer from fear on occasion (and who doesn't?) then lift with me this prayer request for courage.

Grace and peace be yours in abundance,

Bruce

Dear God, give me courage, 

for perhaps I lack it more than anything else.

I need courage before men against their threats 

and against their seductions.

I need courage to bear unkindness, 

mockery, contradiction.

I need courage to fight against the devil,

against terrors and troubles, temptations, 

attractions, darkness and false lights, 

against tears, depression, and above all fear.

I need Your help, dear God.

Strengthen me with Your love and Your grace.

Console me with Your blessed Presence 

and grant me the courage to persevere 

until I am with You forever in heaven. 

(http://livingwatercommunity.com/prayer/prayer.htm)

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