Have I not commanded you? Be strong and
courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be
discouraged, for the Lord your God will be
with you wherever you go (Joshua 1:9).

This is more than a soft lullaby sung in the
dark to quiet a screaming baby. God says,
“Haven’t I’ve told you this a thousand
times?” It is a commandment, and
expectation. Be strong and courageous
and don’t get discouraged. So when I am
afraid of the bills, when I fear writer’s
block, when I’m tired of doing without, I
shouldn’t expect a blanket of reassurance.
I have sinned against God. He has
commanded me to be brave. So I guess I’d
better quit my mopping and get out there
and do as He has commanded.


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A THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
by
LINDA RONDEAU