Pardon the Mess

February 28, 2022

Ep. BONUS : Praying for our kids: Courage

It’s all but impossible to do the things God calls us to without courage. David, Joshua, Moses, and Samuel each challenged their people to be courageous in their last days before going to heaven. Why? Because living for God isn’t the easy road, and we will be called to places that are impossible without courage. 

 

I can’t help but think of what some of our favorite Old Testament greats would have missed without having courage. 

 

• Moses without courage doesn’t leave his land and go to a foreign country
• Esther without courage doesn’t speak to the king and save a nation
• Moses without courage doesn’t lead the Isrealite
• Rahab without courage doesn’t house the spies

 

I could go on and on, but let’s just say it’s important to pray courage over our kids because they are going to be asked by God to do bold things in this culture. Let’s also pray that they have the courage to say no to things that are not from God like drugs, toxic friendships, gossiping, pornography, etc. 

 

We have one life to do the things God has called us to this side of heaven—and if the people in the Bible tell us anything it’s that we’re going to need a little courage along the way. Can’t wait to pray with you!