April 25, 2023
Scriptural Text:
Joshua 1:7a (NKJV).
“Only be thou strong and very courageous…”
Courage is a word that has been used to describe people who have overcome tremendous obstacles and challenges. It is a word often associated with the likes of David before Goliath, or Martin Luther King Jr. who confronted racism head on in his day. Yet, courage is not a trait that is exclusive to famous people in history. It is an ability that everyone can demonstrate in everyday life.
Courage is the ability to face fear, danger, or difficulty with confidence and bravery. It is being willing to take risks and to stand up for something you believe in.
For example, it takes courage to try something new, to launch a new idea or product, or to confront a friend who is being unruly.
Unlike what most people think, courage is not being fearless. It is acting in spite of fear even when the outcome is uncertain. It is hoping for the best in the face of defeat, and anchoring your faith in God’s ability to make all things work together for your good (Rom. 8:28).
Therefore, whether you need a courage to do the right thing even when it is unpopular, or courage to face your anxieties and fears, develop the willingness to face your challenges while believing for the best. And, even if you seem to fail, do not be too hard on yourself. Remember, the righteous man falls seven times, yet he rises up again! (Prov. 24:16).
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Father in the name of Jesus, grant me the grace to live courageously and walk in victory everyday, in Jesus Name.
🏞️ PRAYER FOR A NATION – NAURU
Having received the Gospel in the early 1900s, Nauruans are still quite religious (91.5% Christian). But, for many, their faith is works-based, with little understanding of the Gospel.
1. Prayer for the nation: Oh Lord, we pray for the unsaved in the nation, that they will submit to the Lordship of Jesus and be saved, in the name of Jesus.
2. Prayer for the leaders: Father in the name of Jesus, we pray for the leaders of Nauru, that they will lead the nation in all godliness and honesty, in Jesus Name.
🕍PRAYER FOR ISRAEL – (Ps 122:6)
Father, I ask today that there will be peace in Jerusalem and that your purposes be established in that city. Amen
💒 PRAYER FOR UNITY IN THE CHURCH
Father in the name of Jesus, we pray that the leaders of the church, will not be blinded by religion, but will focus on uniting the body of Christ in love and unity.
☄️ PRAYER FOR SOULS / REVIVAL
We are praying for the unsaved in our city that their hearts will begin to yearn after God, thus leading to their salvation, in the name of Jesus.
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Edwina
GPC Porthacourt
Courage has a persuasive power and it enforces reality even in the midst of uncertainty. It gives me a possibility mindset and an understanding that things will work out regardless, just keep pushing.
I remember using the word most times in the past but found it difficult to implement real time because of fear until I started Praying with the Prophet and praying the Promises.
Now I take the bull by the horns not minding if I will fall. I’m grateful to God for his grace upon my life.
Thank you my Prophet for being an example that we follow🙌🙌
I become more courageous 💪
Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the ability to act despite it. Courageous individuals do not shy away from challenges or obstacles, but rather embrace them as opportunities for growth and self-discovery.
Thank you my prophet for today’s revelation, my courage level just got boosted!!!
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Unlike what most people think, courage is not being fearless. It is acting in spite of fear even when the outcome is uncertain. It is hoping for the best in the face of defeat, and anchoring your faith in God’s ability to make all things work together for your good.
Now I know and clearly understand what courage truly means, whether i need a courage to do the right thing even when it is unpopular, or courage to face my anxieties and fears, I must develop the willingness to face my challenges while believing for the best. And, even if i seem to fail, i will not be too hard on myself.
Thank you my Prophet sir…
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In our daily lives we need courage to keep going because sometimes things might not work the way we plan them. That is why Joshua is telling us today to be strong a righteous man falls 7times and still stands to move on. God knows all things and he reveals them to his prophet to tell us to be strong in whatever we do and in any field we find ourselves to be strong and courageous.as children of God we most be strong never to accept defeat. Thank you lord Jesus for no matter the situation I find myself I must be strong and I must win.Lagos Nigeria
“It is acting in spite of fear even when the outcome is uncertain. It is hoping for the best in the face of defeat, and anchoring your faith in God’s ability to make all things work together for your good”
Thank You Lord for this revelation and reminder of what it is to stand and trust in Your character. Help us to be bold in all our ways, so we may rejoice unto victory. 🙏🏾
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Be Courageous is for those that have great potential especially when the storm came up to traits their purpose in life.
My father will always tell me keep on pushing my daughter because the challenges is not easy. But when you are been motivated with the word courage you can be able to press harder.🙏🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾
Thank you my prophet for this topic because we claim we are courageous but often times when faced with challenges, we chicken out. Courage is saying I will try again even if I fall it’s OK because I will learn a new way not to fail again.
Chima Bright
GPC ASABA
I know today’s devotional is for me, courage is acting regardless of fear or in the face of defeat and anchoring your faith in God’s ability! This is mind-blowin, having the consciousness that GOD is able to make all this work for our good. This is so powerful! Thank you LORD, Thank you My Prophet Sir 🙌
To be courageous is one commandment that we must all obey. The weak will be eaten in this world of numerous giants
I love the when our prophet said courage is not being fearless,but acting inspite of fear even when the outcome is uncertain many person where they are or even live in old ideas because they are afraid to take risk.
My God, you can’t even please God if you not courageous. The devotional makes me understand that the action needed for faith to move is the courage been talked about wow
Thank You God’s Prophet for today’s devotional. God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of love and sound mind. courage is not being fearless. It is acting in spite of fear even when the outcome is uncertain. It is hoping for the best in the face of defeat, and anchoring our faith in God’s ability to make all things work together for our good.
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Only be thou very courageous. The emphasis and very in this message makes it clear that there will be threatening things. Courage is not the absence of frightening situation but the capacity to persist irrespective of how we feel. God can only work with the courageous. It takes you and God to get the job done. So when we are not courageous we are not standing with God and so he is alone. In such a way nothing works.. I CHOOSE TO BE COURAGEOUS
INNOCENT EKELEME
LAGOS NIGERIA
Courage is power in the face of pain and grief.
One ought to be courageous to be able to overcome life challenges.
Glory to God
GPC Lagos
One unique aspect of courage is that it often inspires others to act courageously as well, creating a ripple effect that can lead to positive change and transformation in individuals and communities.For instance, a person who speaks out against injustice despite potential backlash can inspire others to do the same, creating a movement for change. Additionally, a person who takes risks and tries new things can inspire others to step outside their comfort zones and pursue their own passions and goals.Thank you Lord for Courage 🙌🙌🙌
Courage is acting in spite of fear even when the outcome is uncertain. It is hoping for the best in the face of defeat.
Ahhh… My God, only be thou courageous compassion. It takes courage to do so many positive things and to face obstacles of Life. I choose to be courageous no matter what for I know my redeemer lives 🔥🔥🔥
“Unlike what most people think, courage is not being fearless. It is acting in spite of fear even when the outcome is uncertain.” Wow..
AND WE KNOW THAT ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR OUR GOOD NO MATTER THE OUTCOME. THANK YOU JESUS.
Asaba, Nigeria
Success Seruki
Gpc Warri.
‘’Courage is hoping for the best in the face of defeat, and anchoring your faith in God’s ability.’’
Only faith in God’s ability can stir you up and give you an edge in the face of seemingly tough situation.
Courage is not being fearless! It is acting in spite of fear even when the outcome is uncertain! So much wisdom learnt from the prophet this morning, I’m so blessed. I’m Courageous!
Courage is not necessarily the absence of fear but the ability to take risk inspite of challenges.
Lauretta
Port Harcourt
Thank you LORD
I take courage from today’s devotional. My life is moving onto a new trajectory from today as I step out believing God make all things work for my good.
Notre Dieu ne nous a pas donné un esprit de faiblesse mais force est de constater que plusieurs fois les circonstances et la peur génère en nous la peur. Nous perdons souvent le courage par rapport à certains obstacles. Étant enfants de Dieu, nous devons être courageux devant toutes les situations qui ne font face et l’Esprit de Dieu est disponible pour nous aider à cela. Merci Seigneur. Que Dieu bénisse Son prophète.
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Courage will always tell you can make it again despite the unfolding circumstances.
Being courageous is not giving up or giving in, it’s trusting the characters of GOD to take you through that challenge.
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Being courageous is a must and most times because of belief we end up in fear however to be courageous we need to be a person of vision and also I have learn to trust in God through his word and through dependence on the Holy Spirit and by the teaching of our prophet
Thank you so much one sound
Cyprus.
I pray for God’s courage and bold mind.
This word “Courage” carry something,
Just develop the willingness to face anything with courage, you’re good to go.
Also, if you wanna try something new, to launch a new idea or product, or to confront a friend who is being unruly, just be courageous..
Thank you my Prophet Sir
GPC Port Harcourt…
Courage has a concealed power in that can turn things around for you without you even realizing it
Courage is the ability to face fear, danger, or difficulty with confidence and bravery. It is being willing to take risks and to stand up for something you believe in.
Be Courageous 🙏🏾🙏🏾
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it takes courage to try something new, to launch a new idea or product, or to confront a friend who is being unruly. Courage is displayed in the face of fear and uncertainty. Thank YOU for these wholesome words. 🇬🇭
Courage courage courage, It is one of the key attributes we must develop if we want to rule and win. To create the change we want to see, we must be courageous. To be courageous does not mean there is no fear, It is facing it head on despite all the challenges.
What an eye-opening and insightful devotional, this are the kind of stuff that make men and I am privilege to be expose to them.
Thank you Sir
Lanre from ikeja, Lagos
this is a firm instruction for us to be courageous. We either get it or loose out in the affairs of life.
Being courageous is similar to boldness!
Taking a bold step and being courageous in starting something new or meeting some new persons regardless of what outcome/result may be,either positive or negative.
Help me Lord to be courageous
Lagos, Nigeria
I receive Grace to be courageous In Jesus Name.
GPC GLASGOW SCOTLAND
Osarobo Odaro
GPC PORT HARCOURT
Being courageous is really becoming invincible. Our dreams can never become a reality otherwise
Thanks for inspirations my prophet
Cornelius from Ojo Lagos
do not be too hard on yourself. Remember, the righteous man falls seven times, yet he rises up again
Lagos
My God!! today’s topic is a word that one must put into practice in our daily life..Courage comes with risk taking and being fearless no matter the challenges/obstacles that might be ahead..
Ohhh lord grant me the Grace to always be courageous in all I do or plan to do..Thank you sir for this revelation..
I’m glad to know that courage is not being fearless. It is acting in spite of fear even when the outcome is uncertain. Oh my God!!!
Thank you so much my Prophet🙏🙏
Gpc Asaba, Nigeria
Thank You Lord for the word of today. Almost nothing impactful is achieved without courage, it takes courage to do the things that bring positive change, progress and innovation. I position myself to be courageous
Joy be courageous
There are times I have backed out simply because of lack of courage. But fear, anxiety, rejection etc has been the unknown.
Today I’m taking a bold step of courage, knowing I will always rise again after a fall.
Lord give me the required courage to be. Faithful
Thank you my prophet sir for helping me be courageous
David Ikechukwu
Lagos Nigeria
Thank you my Prophet sir for this deep revelation
Truly when fear sees courage it will take off.courage is indeed and truly the ability that everyone needs and deliberately demonstrate in life to overcome fear and to stand up to become what God wants us to become.
My God this is deep my Prophet,I receive the grace to be bold and be courageous no matter the situation,I have the confidence that I m not a mistake and God does not see me as one instead I make mistake because My mistakes knows that the courage God has placed in me is greater than it and that I m an overcomer in his name.Oh Lord thank you For you daily give us a reason to live and live for you ,no matter what the world thinks .You re my World and everything and I m privilege to be called your own and I pray that each and everyone person receive the grace to be courageous and stand strongly for Jesus in this world.Amen
Joy Wealth
Ikeja,Lagos
Develop the courage to face challenges, believe for the best, don’t be too hard on yourself, and rise again after failures. Courage is the willingness to confront and overcome fear, danger, or difficulty by acting with confidence and bravery and advocating for one’s convictions.
I will be strong in Courageous.
Thank You Lord for this Revelation.
This is so deep my prophet ..
Reading todays devotional had taught me that to defeat my fear or any doubt and difficulties I might face I need to be courageous.
Success in life doesn’t just happened on it’s own,it takes a mind that is determined and fearless to win through it.
Oh Lord help me to have the heart of boldness like King David in the Bible so that I can be courageous to face any difficulties that arises against me.
Mark Ifeanyi
Ikeja Lagos Nigeria
courage is the ability to stand strong and continue fighting in the face of adversary while having faith. powerful words from this devotional. I pray that God grant us courage to do exploits in our daily life.
Samuel GPC Cyprus
“It is acting in spite of fear even when the outcome is uncertain. It is hoping for the best in the face of defeat, and anchoring your faith in God’s ability to make all things work together for your good”
Thank you my prophet sir.
The above 👆 is a clearer definition, explanation and understanding of COURAGE 😊
Courage isn’t showing you have all the power in the world,it isn’t I can……
It’s the ability to face fear through Jesus and sure to conquer
I choose to be courageous because I have a better understanding.
Thank You Jesus 😍😍😍🙏
Thank you my Prophet sir 🥰
Lagos, Nigeria.
Thank you my prophet this is great
My courage is at another level by today’s devotional. Thank you Lord!
Lagos, Nigeria.
Halleluyah🙌🙌🙌
Yes, it only takes courage to face tough challenges and situations. Also, having enough courage makes you stand on your feet even when defeated, and because of that, you gain victory..
Thank you so much for this Prophet🙏
It was a very helpful topic to study.
Lagos, Nigeria.
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Courage! It is acting in spite of fear even when the outcome is uncertain. This has really got me thinking. Thank you my Prophet for today’s devotional.
Rosemary A
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Courage is the ability to face fear, danger, or difficulty with confidence and bravery. It is being willing to take risks and to stand up for something you believe in. This paragraph explained everything, being courage has its own way of making impossible possible, It helps in many aspect of our lives, I pray God gives us the ability to be courage and brave in all we do, Amen.
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Jane Okah
GPC Portharcourt
Courage is a motivating factor in one’s life we see ourselves pushing forward some challenges of our lives we are been courageous because they are our stepping stone to our next level courage has a big role to play in believers life The cross of Jesus is a courage unto us as believers to everything that partains us as believers
It is a good thing to be courageous, cos being courageous is being able to withstand every obstacle at the face of that thing you’ve a thought was to tough for you. I have been in the shoe a couple of times, it’s takes alot of breath to go for it. Lol. Thank you sir for more light.
I’m sure the devotional for today is for me; courage is taking action in the face of danger or setback while firmly placing your trust in God. Having the conviction that GOD can make everything work out for our benefit is mind-blowing. This is really potent. LORD, thank you, and honor to my prophet, sir.
Courage begets guts and guts eliminates fears which brings victory. Without courage there will be no need taking risk and once there is no risk there will be little or no progress.
“Acting in spite of fear even when the result is uncertain”… This is one definition of courage in today’s devotional that struck me because most times, courage is being categorised as being without fear. Now it has been made clear to us what courage is.
Thank you Lord 🙌
Lagos Nigeria
My prayer is the Lord will grant me grace to show courage even in the face of challenges. Thank you Lord for this devotional today.
Eric Samuel
GPC Port Harcourt
Courage is the ability to face fear, danger, or difficulty with confidence and bravery. It is being willing to take risks and to stand up for something you believe in
Bearing in mind the ultiimate power of God stimulate Courage in me, I have a father who is faithful and dependebel a God who can do all things so fear to start an overcome a task is never in my mind
I don’t want to know how it’s going to be done all I know it will be done because with God all things are possible
So God is the bedrock of my courage hallelujah
Thank you my prophet for today’s revelation, Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the ability to act despite it.
Scholar
Gpc Port Harcourt
Kingsley
GPC port Harcourt
.i develop the ability to challenge my face and I choose to be courageous in everything I do
Courage is one important ingredient I need to achieve my goals.
I will develop the willingness to face challenges from now on.
Even in the face of uncertainty, I will act and hope for the best. And also attempt things that I have not tried before.
Thank you my Prophet Sir. This is 🔥🔥🔥🙌🙌
To develop the willingness to face your challenges and fears while believing for the best is COURAGE.
Even if you seem to fail, do not be too hard on yourself. Remember, the righteous man falls seven times, yet he rises up again.
Oh Lord, grant me the grace to live courageously and to walk in victory everyday, in Jesus Name, Amen.
Shasha,
Lagos, Nigeria.
Train yourself to be able to face any challenge that comes your way . Thank you Lord for your word today .
Lagos
Ambai Felix
GPC Port Harcourt
Thank you my prophet for today’s devotional, for God has not given us the spirit of fear, but love and of sound mind. courage is acting regardless of the fear,it is the hoping of the best in the face of defeat
Thank you sir
Merci seigneur pour la dévotion de ce matin.
Avoir le courage est un acte de surmonter à beaucoup de choses.Sans le courage nous ne pouvons pas exister dans la vie.
Père au nom de Jésus,accorde moi la grâce de vivre courageusement et de marcher chaque jour dans la victoire, au nom de Jésus.
Merci seigneur pour la vie de notre Prophète.
ESSOUN Sandrine GPC Calavi Républic du Bénin 🇧🇯🇧🇯🇧🇯
Unlike what most people think, courage is not being fearless. It is acting in spite of fear even when the outcome is uncertain. It is hoping for the best in the face of defeat, and anchoring your faith in God’s ability to make all things work together for your good (Rom. 8:28)
From the text today, we are made to understand that like most people think, that being courageous is being fearless. Nevertheless, from today’s text I’ve been able to understand that it’s not about being fearless. It’s particularly doing what you have to do irrespective of the circumstances you find yourself. That is, facing challenges not minding the fears that comes with those challenges that is what courage is about.
VICTOR OKPOR
GPC PORT-HARCOURT
Chinenye Blessing Nwawuru.
Courage keeps hope alive even in the presence of seeming defeat. I can say that being courageous is an expression of faith.
Thank you for the word.
CBN, Ikeja Lagos.
Today’s devotional teaches us to be courageous to face our anxiety and fear no matter the outcome.