Courage

Stillness.

God has called me to be still and know He is God. It is humbling.

He has pruned me to where I feel completely bare. I look and wonder. Will there be new growth? Ever?

I rest in my Lord's arms. Then slowly, cautiously, I get up. I look at myself and see that there is new growth. The tiniest hint of green on the brown stem. I am thrilled.

I am scared too. How do I keep this little hint of life from dying? Oh, Lord, please, tell me.

Silently, in the quiet of my heart, He tells me. I need the Son, His Son. I need Water, the Living Water. I need good soil. I need to be rooted in His Word.

I am still. Again. How do I do this? What if I make a mistake? What if I fail? What if...

Courage. That is what I need.

That is I will be seeking this year. Courage.


Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.

-Deuteronomy 31:6