Courage - Vineyard at Home - 2/21/2016
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COURAGEKATHY GWILT VINEYARD AT HOMEFEBRUARY 21, 2016
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and
courageous! Do not be terrified or dismayed (intimidated), for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.Joshua 1:9 (Amplified)
Courage is ________________.
Definition of Courage
Courage comes from the Latin word “cor” meaning “heart”. Courage is the ability to do something brave (dangerous, difficult or unpleasant) out of a motivation from the heart.
“You can choose courage or you can choose comfort, but you can’t have both.” Brene Brown
Types of Courage
Heroic Moral Everyday Spiritual (God centered) – 2 Tim. 1:7, Deut. 31:6, Eph. 6:10-18
Faith in God’s promises is the partner to spiritual courage.
Behaviors of Courage
Courage to Speak Up – Peter and John (Acts 4:19-20) Courage to Take Responsibility – King David (2 Samuel 12:13) Courage to Challenge Your Stories (change perceptions) – Moses Courage to Dream Big – Nehemiah (Nehemiah 1:11) Courage to Be Who God Calls You to Be – Mary (Luke 1:38) Courage to Boldly Take Action – Joshua (Joshua 1:11)
Behaviors of Courage cont.
Courage to Persevere – Joseph (Genesis 50:19-21) Courage to Say No – Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego (Daniel 3:16-
18) Courage to Be Vulnerable – David (Psalms) Courage to Let Go – Abraham (Hebrews 11:8) Courage to Lead – Paul (Acts 27:21-26)
Keys to Living Courageously
Confront shame. Talk about it and bring it into the light. Shame is the enemy of courage.
Have a strong support system. Don’t try to go it alone.
Courage begets courage.
Know what you believe. Know the values you base your life on. (God’s Word)
Stay connected to the Source (of strength and power).
Face your fear. Name it.
Don’t let your past determine your future.