Joshua 1:9 (NIV)
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.
Courage comes from trusting God. It comes from believing what God says regardless of what the circumstances look like. Courage comes from faith, and faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God.
Discouragement is the opposite of courage. Discouragement comes from fear and fear comes by hearing Satan’s lies.
You must shake off discouragement and rise up with courage. Quit looking at your ability, failure or limitations and start looking unto God. If have been discouraged lately, stop listening to Satan’s lies.
Just like God spoke to Joshua, these same words are yours today, “ Be Strong and be courageous”. Release the courage within you and rise to conquer. Remember, we are more than conquerors and in Christ, we have the victory. Cheer up, victory is ours! Glory to God!