There is something powerful about choosing to keep going even when fear whispers what if you fail. We all face those moments when the path ahead feels uncertain, when doubt grows louder than faith, and when the weight of possible failure feels heavier than the promise of success. But God never called you to a life ruled by fear.
The truth is that courage is not the absence of fear, it is moving forward in spite of it. Think of Peter stepping out of the boat in the middle of a storm. He did not wait for the waves to calm before he trusted Jesus. He stepped out while the water was still wild because his eyes were on the One who never fails. And though he stumbled, Jesus did not let him sink.
God is not asking you to be fearless, He is asking you to be faithful. Even when your voice trembles, even when your knees shake, step out anyway. The same God who called you out onto the water is the One who will sustain you when it feels like you are about to drown.
When fear says you cannot, faith says God can. When failure threatens to define you, remember that the only true failure is never trying. Every time you take a step of faith, you are proving that God’s strength in you is greater than the fear around you.
So go ahead, try again. Dream again. Believe again. You might be scared, but you will not back down because you know who stands beside you.
- Ellie Mont
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged.
For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9