As followers of Christ we are to be bold, brave, and extremely courageous. Scripture declares in the book of Joshua:

"This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you...

I rejoice in the Lord and take refuge in Him; I praise Him in uprightness of heart. (Psalm 64:10)

Dwelling in Your courts is a blessing since I choose to abide near you and am satisfied in your holiness. (Psalm 65:4)

You answer my petitions with wondrous works for you are the God of my salvation. (Psalm 65:5)

By the strength of your mighty power, you have established the mountains in their place displaying your omnipotence. (Psalm 65:6)

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"..therefore be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus." - 2 Timothy 2:1

God's grace is undeserved, this means that God's goodness is not expressed to each of us because we are good; it is given to us because He is good! Sometimes it's hard to even wrap our minds around this fact. This is because most of us have, in reality, believed that grace is based upon performance and our religious works. However, receiving grace from God has absolutely nothing to do with our...