Strong and Courageous
"Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, for the Lord your God is with you."Joshua 1:9
Reflection
God did not tell Joshua not to feel fear. He told him to be brave while feeling it. Courage is walking with fear beside you, knowing who walks along.
Prayer
Lord, give me courage for what I must face. Amen!
Talk about it as a family
- Did God tell Joshua he would never feel fear?
- What is courage?
- Where do you need to be brave this week?
5-minute activity
Starting the month of courage, make a "brave badge" from paper with Joshua 1:9 written on it. The child wears it the next time they face something scary, then tells how it went. Read Joshua 1:6-9.