Biblical Courage in Every Season

1.  Courage in God’s Presence

Isaiah 41:10 – “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

Psalm 27:1 – “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?”

Deuteronomy 20:1 – “When you go to war against your enemies… do not be afraid of them, because the Lord your God, who brought you up out of Egypt, will be with you.”

2.  Courage to Move Forward in the Middle of Fear

Joshua 1:9 – “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous… for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Psalm 56:3-4 – “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid.”

Hebrews 13:6 – “So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?’”

3.  Courage Rooted in Love

1 Corinthians 16:13-14 – “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”

1 John 4:18 – “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear…”

Galatians 5:6 – “The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.”

4.  Courage in Trials and Hard Seasons

John 16:33 – “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

2 Corinthians 4:8-9 – “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned…”

Romans 5:3-5 – “We also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope…”

5.  Courage Through the Holy Spirit’s Power

2 Timothy 1:7 – “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”

Micah 3:8 – “But as for me, I am filled with power, with the Spirit of the Lord, and with justice and might…”

Acts 4:31 – “They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.”

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  1. Carol McMullen June 23, 2025 at 9:39 pm - Reply

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    Wonderful summation, my dear. I’ll save this one.

  2. Laura Lee Micks June 25, 2025 at 11:11 am - Reply

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    Amen sister grateful for scriptures 🙏

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