Life is full of challenges that range from minor frustrations to those which threaten our safety and security. Without challenges, what would motivate and inspire you? Imagine Joshua leading his people into a land that still had to be conquered? God promised to empower him with endurance, courage, and wisdom. This gave him hope and confidence.
Joshua’s faith gave him the self-assurance to accept the challenge God assigned to him. Hope and courage along with confidence are essential for reaching planned objectives and goals. These character strengths prevent problems from being perceived as out of control and you from feeling helpless to conquer them.
Hope provides the incentive to face whatever troubles each new day may bring. Hope is a light that can shine in the darkness to give you courage to face demanding situations, people, and temptations. “Do not allow yourself to be overpowered by evil but conquer evil with good.” You, by way of your faith in Jesus Christ, can be “more than conquers through him who loves you.”
When doubts filled my mind, [Lord,] your comfort gave me
renewed hope and cheer.
~Psalm 94:19 New Living Translation
With this news bring cheer to all discouraged ones.
Encourage those who are afraid. Tell them, “Be strong, fear not, for your God
is coming to destroy your enemies. He is coming to save you.”
~Isaiah 35:3-4 The Living Bible
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