Courage is not the absence of fear, but the underlying conviction that we are greater than that which attempts to bring fear to us and strong belief that we are going to conquer no matter the situation. Fear is like fire that melts our hopes, destroys our dreams and make us fall apart. The truth is, sometimes GOD can delay to act on our circumstances, but He never fails to turn up.
He delayed in Hannah's case until Pennihah thought she was barren, when the right time came, she was blessed with a prophet. Mary and Martha could not understand the nature of JESUS' friendship when He failed to turn up at the time they so much needed Him most. But when He appeared, the whole story changed to glory.
When the temptation to give up threatens, remember the story of Lazarus, Hannah and Abraham and continue trusting in the LORD. Ignite the fire of victory in you and face your challenges head on, because no age is too old for Him, no condition is too decomposed for Him, His time is the best. It may not happen overnight, but if you remain positive and stay on course, you must live to testify of His glory.
He did it to Sarah, Samson and Esther, He will do the same for you.
You will surely be mocked, gossiped, belittled & your integrity will be utterly bruised with the people you least expect; but also remember they spat in JESUS’ face and beat him with their fists and some slapped Him, He knows the pain of betrayal and rejection than anyone else.
It doesn't matter what people say or think of you, keep your focus on JESUS CHRIST the ROCK of ages and never give up on faith!?❤