Courageous

"Life isn't easy." "Life isn't fair."
Aren't those the things we tell our kids when they are whining and complaining about something they feel was unwarranted to them? Why is it that as adults we forget that.

Life isn't easy. Health issues, financial issues, marital issues, parenting issues, work issues .. none of them are easy. We all face one or more of these every day of our lives. But it's what we do in response to them that is what is important.

Casting Crowns has a song called "Courageous" that has been pushing me all day. I may have even listened to it in the hardest portion of my run. Whatever we are struggling with today allow the Lord to help you by asking for it. He will give you peace beyond understanding.

Here is some of the lyrics to the Casting Crowns song. I hope they encourage you and push you as much as they have helped me.

We were made to be courageous
And we're taking back the fight
We were made to be courageous
And it starts with us tonight

The only way we'll ever stand
Is on our knees with lifted hands
Make us courageous
Lord, make us courageous