Take Courage ...

Snow, snow and more snow .... anyone among you discouraged of traveling in, or shoveling snow and ice? Or maybe weary because of challenging life circumstances? Let me encourage you, as I was encouraged this morning when the Lord blessed me with a warm, brightly glowing sunrise!

"Great is the Lord and highly to be praised;

and His greatness is [so vast and deep as to be] unsearchable....

On the glorious splendor of Your majesty

and on Your wondrous works I will meditate."

Psalm 145:3,5 (Amplified)

And even though the beautiful orange glow of the sunrise, quickly turned to gray skies, with more snow and icy rain in the forecast, I could hear the Lord encourage me ... take courage ... meditate~remember His goodness. Jesus said:

"I have told you these things, so that in Me
you may have [perfect] peace and confidence.
In the world you have tribulation and
trials and distress and frustration;
but be of good cheer
[take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]!
For I have overcome the world.
[I have deprived it of power to harm you
and have conquered it for you.]"
John 16:33 (Amplified)

To "take" courage means we must take action. We must choose to receive and act. "Take courage" - receive HIS love, HIS power and HIS wisdom over and about your circumstances, receive HIS healing, HIS plans for good and not harm, and follow HIS lead/guidance. "Take courage" ~ be encouraged in your thoughts and your feelings while you meditate~remember God's Word and Promises. "Take ... courage."

"...be strong in the Lord
[be empowered through your union with Him];
draw your strength from Him
[that strength which His boundless might provides]."
Ephesians 6:10 (Amplified)

No matter what you face, whether small or large, remember how much God loves you ~ so much so that He sent His only begotten Son to the cross ~ for you! Receive HIM today ~ see His glorious sunrise in the midst of your life circumstance and TAKE COURAGE!

God's love and blessings to you and yours,
Michelle Lord Samples
From the Heart, Christian Life Coach/Mentor
http://www.fromtheheartlifecoach.com/

P.S. If you'd like to join me in a tele-conference Bible study "You ARE God's Masterpiece ~ Believe It," the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. EST, please contact me for specifics at coachmichelle@charter.net.

Resources:

Deuteronomy 31:6 "Be strong. Take courage. Don't be intimidated. Don't give them a second thought because God, your God, is striding ahead of you. He's right there with you. He won't let you down; he won't leave you." (The Message)

Psalm 27:13-14 "[What, what would have become of me] had I not believed that I would see the Lord's goodness in the land of the living! Wait and hope for and expect the Lord; be brave and of good courage and let your heart be stout and enduring. Yes, wait for and hope for and expect the Lord. (Amplified)

Psalm 31:24 "Be strong and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for and hope for and expect the Lord!" (Amplified)

Matthew 9:22 "Jesus turned around and, seeing her, He said, Take courage, daughter! Your faith has made you well. And at once the woman was restored to health." (Amplified)

Matthew 14:26 "And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified and said, It is a ghost! And they screamed out with fright. But instantly He spoke to them, saying, Take courage! I AM! Stop being afraid!" (Amplified)