It takes Courage!

“But you, take courage! Do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded.” 2 Chronicles 15:7

Do you know that everything you need is already placed on the inside of you? It is with the help of the Holy Spirit you are able to tap into what you so richly possess. God uniquely designed us with all of the necessary resources and tools we could ever need.

However, we get discouraged along the way. Discouragement comes in many forms and it all serves to do one thing. It comes to bury our gifts, hopes and dreams. When things go according to plan, discouragement is quick to tell you the opposite of the word of God. If you begin to believe it, discouragement will set in and the works of your hands become weaken. But, God wants us to take up courage in those moments. Courage, is needed to overcome the attacks of discouragement. Why? Because, there is a great reward when we step out on faith regardless of how we may feel.

Courage is the ability to do something even though it frightens you. It's the moment that you stand in the face of your "mountain" and still pursue what God has instructed. It's with courage that we can declare that we can do all things through Christ that strengthen us.

Even though we are faced with so many discouraging attacks, God has given us boldness and courage to weather every storm. He wants us to take hold of courage and and pursue every word that proceeds out of his mouth. That means, turning a deaf ear to the voice of discouragment, doubt and fear. When we get past what frightens us, we will be able to see God's hand paving the way for us to move forward.

There is a treasure on the inside of you that God wants to come forth. It's time to step into the light and let what was once hidden be seen. Don't let the shadows of fear keep you from coming forward. Remember, It takes the courage God has given us to uncover what's really on the inside of us.

Declare: I will take courage, my hands will be strengthen and I shall see the reward of the Lord.

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Do I really have to Wait?

“Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; Wait for the LORD!”

Psalm 27:14

Wait on the Lord, no matter how tempting it may be to step out and test your plan B. We all have back up plans "just in case" we believe that God is taking a bit longer than we like. It's no secret that we have grown to be impatient over the years. With everything else at our finger tips, its difficult to wait for something that you want "yesterday".

If God wants you to wait then it's in your best interest. He sees far down the line and he knows exactly what you need when you need it. Stepping out on what you desire will only delay what he has already prepared for you to recieve.

Many people often believe that their time is "running out" and they want to be able to experience the joy of what they have been earnestly praying for. Waiting is not easy and when you wait for a prolonged period of time it causes you to grow weary. Days turn into weeks, weeks into months and months into years. The waiting becomes unbearable and our heart becomes faint.

However, in your waiting season God is doing something amazing. He is working in you and preparing you to receive what he promised. He is preparing you to blossom into what you need to be to receive what you prayed for. You may be waiting on a spouse; hoping to become a parent; ready to be an entrepreneur or step out into ministry. No matter what it is, God knows when is the right time and will restore unto you the years that you patiently waited. He is the giver of time, if he kept you by his grace this long, surely he will continue to uphold you until the appointed time and beyond!

When you are feeling weak, tell him! He will step in and give you the grace and strength to remain. Stay faithful and he will bless you beyond what you could ever imagine for yourself.

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