This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Jos. 1:9

Fear and discouragement can be paralyzing and render us ineffective. God is right there with us in hard circumstances and hostile environments. Sometimes we  just have to proceed based on the assurance of His presence and the importance of our mission even when we don’t feel particularly strong or courageous.

Lord, help me to soldier on.