

Do not be afraid do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Rather, you are strong and brave for one reason: God is with you. That’s the essence of this week’s favorite verse: not, you can be strong and brave if you try. The spaghetti is easily held upright, secure in his grip.

“Get up!” “You can do it!” “I believe in you!”īut let a Master Chef step into the picture, and everything changes. Go ahead, shout out all the affirming words you can think of.

When I feel weak, uncertain, vulnerable, the last thing I want is someone telling me, “Be strong!” That’s like saying to spaghetti, “Stand up!”Įven fresh out of the box, those dry, slender strands can’t perch on end. Categories: Blog, The 20 Verses You Love Most
