Courage
Once you have expressed the hurt and frustration, you will come to a point of decision. You can choose to believe that God is either for you or against you.
Ruth Graham
I discovered that I had the power to choose the direction my life would head, even if the only choice open to me, at least initially, was either to run from the loss or to face it as best I could. Since I knew that darkness was inevitable and unavoidable, I decided from that point on to walk into the darkness rather than try to outrun it, to let my experience of loss take me on a journey wherever it would lead, and to allow myself to be transformed by my suffering rather than to think I could somehow avoid it.
Jerry Sittser
Somewhere down the line I became confused and started believing that keeping my chin up—or making God look good—meant demonstrating I could be perfectly whole even in struggles, regardless of what I was truly experiencing.
Ruth Graham
What matters is the movement forward. New circumstances require new adjustments, continued growth, and constant struggle.
Jerry Sittser
Let God know what is in your heart. Tell him what you feel…. You can be real. God can handle the truth.
Ruth Graham
If we never had to face fear, we would know nothing about courage.
Joni Eareckson Tada
Turn your situation over to God. Tell him you trust him to work it out for good. As often as necessary, renew your decision to trust him.
Ruth Graham
This matter is in your hands…so take courage and do it.
Ezra 10:4
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