Where I Found My Courage.

When asked to write a blog about “Where I Found my Courage,” I struggled with the topic…I questioned, “Do I even have courage?” While in the midst of a trial over the last few weeks, it dawned on me where I find my courage. Joshua 1:9 says, “Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid; for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” If I have courage at all, it is because of our Father in Heaven, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. When I reflect on the moments in life that have challenged me, the times when I’ve struggled, and the accounts of pain and breaking, my courage and hope came from His strength.

Like many people, I’ve endured trials in my life. When I think about how I overcame those trials, the answer points to Jesus. My courage comes from having faith that Jesus’ plan is perfect, His ways are greater than mine, and not to rely on my own ability to reason but to rely on the revelation of God’s will for my life. Having the assurance that God reigns over my life is powerful and has given me an indescribable courage along the way.

I became a mother at fifteen years old.  I was so full of shame, fear, and uncertainty for the future. I felt so discouraged and hopeless. Then God intervened. Through His strength, I found the courage to be a mother to my daughter, to graduate high school, and to join the United States Marine Corps. I went onto college and earned a bachelor’s degree in Nursing, then a Master’s in Kinesiology. I later founded a nonprofit, Glenn Hope Care Farm, which serves the veterans of this community. None of these achievements were without obstacles, challenges, and moments that I thought would break me. But God’s strength gave me the courage to keeping going, to keep pushing, and to never give up, even when I wanted to and there were many, many times when I almost did.   

My courage has come from knowing God intimately and living a life of purpose and with intention. Most days are a battle, some days I feel discouraged, deprived, or lacking in courage, hope and confidence, but then I remember my Father in Heaven. First, I kneel to pray and then — through His grace and strength — I muster up the courage to stand and fight. So, in conclusion, my courage comes from the greatest source:  His name is Jesus Christ. 

“If you have the courage to begin, you have the courage to succeed.” – Anonymous

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Aimee Morris of Glenn Hope Care Farm will be one of my guest panelists for the Proven Success Skills for Business Women: Building Courage and Confidence Forum. I encourage you to click here to register for the Proven Success Skills for Business Women: Building Courage and Confidence Forum on Thursday, June 22, 2023 from 9 AM to 12 noon Eastern Standard Time at the Comfort Suites in Mount Joy, PA. This event will also be available through live streaming.