This Month’s Theme:
Courage, Dear Heart

8 Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:8-9

Man walking on the waterfall

Reflection

As I enter new phases of life, I need courage as my faithful companion. Moving to a new workplace and adjusting to life changes is overwhelming, but I find strength knowing that the Lord is with me wherever I go. 

Joshua 1:8-9 reminds me that courage can be found by meditating on God’s Word day and night. His Word equips us with wisdom and truth to live life and face all its challenges, and reminds us that we are never alone in this journey. 

So take courage, dear heart, and go forth with faith in Him.

– Nia Euodia

Join in the Conversation

We love those epic adventure stories where the hero overcomes every obstacle and reaches their end goal. What’s amazing is we live in the same kind of story where things will end well, because the hero—not us, but God—will absolutely prevail. 

Though the road ahead is paved with obstacles and dangers, nothing is too hard for our God to handle. He is our ultimate Defender who helps us and carries us through this journey.

Importantly, God has given us His Book of Law so we can follow Him closely. This isn’t just some rulebook that offers step-by-step instruction. It contains truths for us to rehearse to ourselves, to inject our hearts with courage for each day. When we do so, we can choose to not be afraid of our future, remembering that He watches over those who trust in Him.

Living closely by the Book of Law & Life

  • I’m always so distracted. How can I relearn to focus, and make room for God’s Word?
  • X practical ways that help me reflect on and apply scripture
  • X commands from the Bible I find challenging to obey, and how I’m being encouraged
  • A recurring message/Bible passage that God is giving me this season
  • What I do when I can’t see how the Bible is related to my life/situation right now

Seeing prosperity and success

  • Can we be prosperous and successful and still be considered faithful?
  • X ways to use our successes to bless others
  • What I’m learning about God’s idea of prosperity and success
  • What if I’m not excited by God’s plan for me?

Drawing strength and courage from God

  • How I learned to not “be” afraid when I feel afraid
  • X ways to transition to a new life stage
  • How God sustained me when:
    • my support person/group (close friend, mentor, family) left
    • work was too much and too hard
    • my health was failing me/my loved one was very ill
    • I couldn’t figure out the next step for my life (career, relationship, etc.)

Need encouragement? Here are a few articles to help you reflect:

The Christian Life Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
The Christian Life Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
My church starts every year with a prayer and fasting event, which become an anticipated event for many of us. As we ask each other what we’re praying for, one request I often hear is deeper intimacy with God.

3 Things I Learned From Reading Through the Bible in A Year
3 Things I Learned From Reading Through the Bible in A Year
Ever since I became a Christian, I have intended to read the entire Bible in a year. But I was always preoccupied with school activities and felt that I didn’t have enough time to finish reading the Bible.

Ideas For When You’re Spiritually Distracted
Ideas For When You’re Spiritually Distracted
You’ve probably been there, like I have. You settle in for some time with God, but your brain feels more like a pinball machine. 

You Don’t Have to Be Afraid of God’s Calling (feat. Tips from 5 Bible Characters)
You Don’t Have to Be Afraid of God’s Calling (feat. Tips from 5 Bible Characters)
When we think of God calling us, mostly we think about us, as in: do I have what it takes? And when it means going against the odds, we start wondering, am I really meant to do this?

3 Truths For When You Feel Inadequate
3 Truths For When You Feel Inadequate
Although my life is generally free from life-threatening dangers and perils, I still find much to be afraid of. I’m afraid of large dogs. I’m afraid of leaving a bad impression.

4 Weapons For Battling Anxiety in Difficult Seasons
4 Weapons For Battling Anxiety in Difficult Seasons
Fresh waves of anxiety threatened to pull me under. Honestly? I felt like God had played me. I trusted Him when I left the business I co-founded. I trusted Him to order my steps towards purpose. And I trusted Him when I prayerfully entered that relationship.

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