Day 10: Courage Is Born from Peace
Day 10: Courage Is Born from Peace
Scripture:
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”
—Deuteronomy 31:6 (NIV)
“Peace is the birthplace of unstoppable strength.”
— Dr. Daniel LeBlanc
Reflection:
Courage is not the absence of fear. Courage is the decision to choose peace even when fear roars, panic knocks, and emotions threaten to pull you under. God’s peace doesn’t just calm your heart temporarily; it fuels the rise of boldness within you. Real courage comes when you anchor yourself in the peace that Jesus gives, knowing that no matter how loud the storm or fierce the battle, His presence is greater. You don’t have to wait for the storm to pass to be strong. You don’t have to wait for your emotions to settle before you move forward. Strength and courage are born the moment you decide that God’s Word and presence carry more authority than your fear.
As Nelson Mandela wisely said,
“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”
God’s command to His people, “Be strong and courageous,” wasn’t given because the battles ahead were small. It was given because His presence was greater than any battle they would face. Your strength does not come from easier circumstances; it flows from the unbreakable truth that you are not alone. The Lord your God goes with you into every challenge, into every unknown place, into every hard decision. He will never abandon you or leave you exposed. His righteous right hand upholds you with a power that is both fierce and faithful. Today, when fear tries to paralyze you, recognize that you have a choice. You can let fear dictate your decisions, paralyzing your steps and shrinking your vision, or you can let peace give birth to a courage that rises up and declares, “I will not fear. I will not be terrified. God is with me. His peace makes me strong. His presence makes me courageous.” Courage isn’t pretending that storms don’t exist. Courage is believing that God’s Word is more real, more powerful, and more eternal than the storm itself.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, I thank You that I am never alone. You go with me, You strengthen me, and You uphold me. I refuse to bow to fear today. I will not allow terror to dictate my choices or my direction. Instead, I choose to let Your peace flood my heart, and from that place of peace, I rise in boldness and courage. Thank You that Your presence makes me strong, unshakable, and victorious. I trust You fully, and I walk forward today with peace as my power and courage as my companion. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
