#joshua 1:9

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“Part of being strong and of a good courage means trusting in the LORD as our true source of strength. In Joshua’s case, he didn’t have all the answers for the challenges before him. But he was counseled to go forward anyway, acting in faith. Like Joshua, we seldom have all the answers to our personal challenges. But God promises that when we turn to Him for guidance, we will succeed. God is all-powerful and all-knowing. He has the answers and the strength we need to face any challenge before us. He was with Joshua, and He will be with us.

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” —Joshua 1: 9 (NKJV)

From: “The Spiritual Encourager” (FB)

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Joshua 1:9 (ESV) - Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

[shutterandsentence]

"Be strong and courageous...The Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."

-Joshua 1:9

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[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

Be Strong and Courageous

Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. — Joshua 1:9 | The Reader’s Bible (BRB) The Reader’s Bible © 2020 by Bible Hub and Berean.Bible. All rights Reserved. Cross References: Deuteronomy 1:21; Deuteronomy 31:8; Joshua 1:7; Joshua 1:10; Joshua 1:17; Joshua 8:1; Joshua 10:8

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Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9

[jesusislovej]

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

-Joshua 1:9

[padderley14]

"I'm Not Good Enough" is Only One of the Lies

“I’m not good enough” is only one of the lies we tell ourselves. Moreover, this is what I told myself most of my life along with other lies like “You’re not good enough”, “You’ll never amount to anything”, “You’re too fat”, “You’re not pretty enough”, and the like. What Lies Do You Tell Yourself? I guess the point that I’m trying to make is that these are lies. So, why did I continue to believe…

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What holds us back? | Ralph Saint Albord

A long time ago, older folks used to ask me what was holding me back, and I would more often than not say “I don’t know.” That was the truth at the time because I really had no clue what could be holding me back from great things. I was never really a possessions guy so things never motivated me to work hard. It wasn’t t until I met my wife that I really began to strive to reach my potential. It has been a pleasure for me to work and provide for a growing family, but that wasn’t all there was. I still wasn’t choosing to go GOD’s way, there were so many paths that were evident to me & I decided to run from them because I thought I knew better or I was simply chasing money. Once we start to get into the habit of seeking monetary gain that is usually the start of bad things, well in my experience anyway. Love and admiration from my family became my driving force; yes, GOD was there, but he wasn’t my source.

By not allowing JESUS to be my guide me, my emotions were moving the needle of my inner compass. So what was holding me back was a failure to surrender to the most high GOD.

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” -Romans 12:2-

For many years, I was just floundering about and going where the wind took me, and more often than not, it led me back to the same place. That place was lonely, desolate and below mediocre. There were times when I found myself thinking of better days ahead, like when I was at church with my mom. Though the service was mostly in french and I had to squint to hear better (as if that made a difference) my mom would translate for me. What I would take away was a feeling of rejuvenation, but because I didn’t really have a relationship with CHRIST the moment was fleeting & was gone just as quick as it came. I would muddle through until the next week’s sermon, changing emotions like we change clothes. In hindsight, one of the major things that held me back was fear. Fear had kept me anchored in place many times over, fear of failing my parents, my brothers, then later my wife and sons. Yes, a lot of that pressure I put on myself, but that pressure was then amplified because I had no real peace. The devil definitely has his schemes and I’m sure he put things in place to chip away at my confidence. I can’t help thinking if I had been grounded in GOD’s Word that I wouldn’t have been crippled by an idea. Hindsight is 20/20, I know it’s cliche, and yet I know it’s very true. Since I’ve grown in my faith due to getting into the word, fear no longer has a death grip on my mind. That has been replaced with GOD’s promise for a hopeful future.

“This is my Command- be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your GOD is with you wherever you go.” -Joshua 1:9-

I’ve seen people stuck in place, who wanted progress. They would constantly talk about it, but do nothing about it. I am “they, & they is me” I was all talk & no action. I just sat around wishing for better things and twiddling my thumbs, but like I mentioned earlier, fear was the reason for not leaving what was comfortable. I told myself I believed GOD’s Word, but I didn’t really. Every decision I made was as if I was half stepping and all because I wasn’t trusting GOD, I was afraid too. Ultimately my choice was to not trust GOD hence keeping me stagnant. I can say the devil fed me lies to propagate my fears, but I have to take responsibility for my thoughts and actions as well, so how do I move away from such things?

Take a look at the verses from before Romans 12:2 and Joshua 1:9. Remembering we as believers are not bound to the machinations of this world and through the word of GOD we can be transformed from fearful to fearless. What I remember everyday is that my LORD is with me everyday, everywhere I go & that gives me the strength needed to persevere through anything trying to hold me back or hold me down.

Draw closer to GOD and HE’ll draw closer to you. Tap in & you’ll be amazed. GOD bless, and don’t forget to keep “Chasing GOD’s Way

P.S. Today as I was listening to Confident in Prayer by Tim Keller, for the upteenth time...& out of the blue, it suddenly occurred to me GOD was using this sermon series to answer the questions in my head, like: How come my insomnia was lifted for 1.5 weeks, only to return again??? So you don't think it was your own doing.

Keller explained one of the most confusing passages on prayer ever in this sermon, I never understood it until today. At first it sounds like a no, but it actually means keep praying until it becomes evident only GOD deserves all the praise, which is true too bc I was starting to wonder if GOD works thru prescriptions, so I was toggling between attributing the lactobacillus reuteri pills which that doctor said "it has been known to cure insomnia." And now bc of that, I have been set back by this idea: "well maybe GOD works through modern medicine & stuff." But I guess all means all, no halvsies: "but the meds helped.. & the new shake I'm drinking.." I am so annoyed by this side note, that wasn't even the main basis for his recommendation of LR! Why do I listen to every little thing a doctor says?!!!! I'll get you Gaget!

btw this is not a diss against the medical community, it's crazy why GOD is so stringent with me on this issue.. plagued. I should also add, that the ending of our prayers "in JESUS Name Amen" is legitimately literal, just bc GOD is gracious to answer our thoughts while we're stumbling through life does not mean HE doesn't want us to address HIM in this way. I have been reading & listening to a lot of stuff online which advised against this, over the last 5-8 years, and it ends today. I am no longer confused on this point.

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"Guided by Courage: The Beacon of Light in the Storm"

“Courage is never to let your actions be influenced by your fears.” —Arthur Koestler Courage is like spotting a distant beacon of light while standing at the edge of a vast, stormy sea. Imagine the towering waves, dark and menacing, threatening to engulf and drag you into the abyss. The wind howls, and the water churns with relentless force, symbolizing the overwhelming power of fear. Yet, in…

[enlightjen]

When you need to be brave

This is my command-be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go, -Joshua 1:9