Bible Passages of Recovery - Courage
Recovery is scary. Even thinking about recovery is scary. It's a life transformation, and big changes in life are always frightening...but Christ walks with us. Christ does not test us with more than we can bear, and He commands Hope and Courage. Have faith, He walks with you, and He will walk you through recovery. Have faith, read the Bible and Pray, and do not be afraid.
With true Faith we gain enormous courage.
Put your trust in God. Find the right and true path through prayer, a reading of the bible and group worship; and then follow God’s plan with a sincere and honest heart. Know that He walks alongside you; and know that whatever it is that scares you - does not frighten Him in the least.
God does not give us more than we can handle and He trusts in us to do right. The Christian way is not always the easiest but it is the way to truth and salvation – both in this world and the next.
When you feel afraid, read the Bible and find the courage you’ll need from a book filled with stories of incredible bravery and Faith - and remember:
“If God is for us, who can be against us? (Rom. 8:31ff)
Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."
Joshua 1:9
Christ walks with us, every step we take and for always, we take with Christ; and some of us have taken Christ into some shameful places!
But He forgives us, understands our weakness, and rejoices when we call to Him with humility and faith; and although we may be fearful at the journey of recovery, He commands us to be strong and to be brave.
Have faith in the Lord, and place fear aside. God does not test us with more than we can bear, and when we pray to Him, He will guide us through whatever He delivers our way.
Thinking about recovery can be scary, but place fear aside, and believe that Christ walks beside you.
Thinking about all those days of temptation that stretch ahead can be disheartening, but God commands Hope. Have faith and believe that He will see you through.
Pray for courage and for hope, and you will get it. Prayer and faith will see you through. Do not be afraid.
Ephesians 6:11
Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.
Ephesians 6:11
We feel afraid because we feel alone, and we only feel alone when we do not feel God's love. Pray to Him for strength and courage, and also for love, and feel your heart swell. Feel your heart swell with God's love until there can be no room within for fears that hold you back.
Who amongst us alone can resist "the devil's schemes"? We are weak, and faced with enough temptation, few of us can resist. But the Lord is strong, and the Lord will cloak you in an armor of faith…and all you have to do is ask for it!
You are not alone; the Lord will protect you and grant you courage. Pray for it
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepard;
I shall not want
He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
He restores my soul.
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For his name's sake
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
For you are with me;
Your rod and your staff they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
My cup runs over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life;
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord
ForeverPsalm 23
Enough said.
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