In Need of Courage

Scriptures:
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 1:9 NKJV)

The Lord himself will go ahead of you. He will be with you. He will never leave you. He’ll never desert you. So don’t be afraid. Don’t lose hope (Deuteronomy 31:8 NIRV)

You shall not be in dread of them, for the Lord your God is in your midst, a great and awesome God (Deuteronomy 7:21 ESV)

The Lord will fight for you, you need only to be still (Exodus 14:14 NIV)

The Lord replied, “I will personally go with you … and I will give you rest…everything will be fine for you” (Exodus 33:14 NLT)

For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power and of love and of a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV)

I am holding you by your right hand—I, the Lord your God—and I say to you, don’t be afraid; I am here to help you (Isaiah 41:13 TLB)

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand (Isaiah 41:10 NKJV)

 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid (John 14:27 NIV)

Take heart, it is I. Do not be afraid.” And He got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. And they were utterly astounded (Mark 6:50-51)

The Lord your God, who goes before you, He will fight for you (Deuteronomy 1:30 NKJV)

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 8:38-39 NIV)

I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world (John 16:33 NIV)

Do not be afraid, only believe (Mark 5:36 NKJV)

Only do not rebel against the Lord. And do not be afraid of the people of the land, because we will devour them. Their protection is gone, but the Lord is with us. Do not be afraid of them. (Numbers 14:9 NIV)

But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats (1 Peter 3:14 NLT)

So don’t be afraid. You are worth much more than many sparrows (Matthew 10:31 NIV)

Take courage. I am here! (Matthew 14:27 NLT)

Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in Me (John 14:1 NLT)

Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today (Exodus 14:13 NIV)

You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you … Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you (2 Chronicles 20:17 NIV)

Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress (Psalm 107:19-20 NIV)

I sought the Lord and He heard me and delivered me from all my fears (Psalm 34:4 NKJV)

He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, He who keeps Israel, shall neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade at your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day; nor the moon by night. The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul. The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in. From this time forth, and even forevermore (Psalm 121:3-8 NKJV)

I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world (John 16:33 NIV)

Say to people who are frightened, “Be strong. Don’t be afraid. Look, your God will come, and he will punish your enemies. He will make them pay for the wrongs they did, but he will save you (Isaiah 35:4 NCV)

But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint (Isaiah 40:31 NIV)

Quotes:
Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened (Billy Graham)

Feed your fears and your faith will starve. Feed your faith, and your fears will (Max Lucado)

Success is not final, failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts (Winston Churchill)