Day Thirty-Seven: courage

Word of the Day: courage



Image of the Day: ice angel

Token of the Day: Fruit of the Spirit bracelet - joy


Gail writes: May you know the courage of the lion and the peace of God

Hmmm, courage after acceptance...the Serenity Prayer again. Do i have the courage of my convictions? Can i stand up for what i believe? Stand against injustice?

Iyanla Vanzant in her "Tips for Daily Living" asks: Are you willing to stand in the power of authenticity today? She says "If people don't know who you really are, they draw conclusions based on who you are not."

Courage - the lion in The Wizare of Oz. He was brave, risked his own life, when those he loved were in danger. He wore his heart on his sleeve and stood up for what he believed in - friendship, honour, respect.

Courage isn't about risking everything just to prove a point, to be seen to be big and brave. No, courage is acting with conviction, compassion, and passion. It is speaking truth to power with love, doing an act out of simple love, desire to help with no thought of reward. It is being present and mindful rather than following the crowd. Courage is hearing the voice of the Cosmic Christ and responding.

The courage to change the things i can...

I am not a puppet only able to move when God manipulates my strings. God has given me independent movement. I can choose, indeed i must choose. Where does the courage come from? From within, but drawing strength from others, from companions on the way, from trusting, having faith in God.

Acting with courage involves risk, energy, trust. It can be seen as foolish, unwise but, like Francis, perhaps i can be a fool for God...