heart of a lion

When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior".
- Judges 6:12 (NIV)
 
Saturday evening, Randy and I attended our first red carpet event! Dressed in evening gowns, suits, and ties, we celebrated people who had achieved successful weight loss through bariatric surgery. Every person honored had a story. Stories of declining health, struggles, difficult decisions, setbacks, and ultimately, success. There were tears because I recognized myself in those stories. Then on Sunday, I watched a movie that featured a song called "Heart of a Lion." Its message was about finding the courage to move forward, even when you're afraid. I couldn't help but think about the celebration the night before.
In Judges 6, Gideon was hiding from his enemies when the angel of the Lord called him a mighty warrior. Gideon certainly didn't see himself that way! He saw his weaknesses and limitations, but God saw what was possible.
Sometimes the greatest courage is finding the strength to change your life when staying where you are feels easier than stepping into the unknown. Taking that first step doesn't mean the journey will be easy. There may be setbacks, doubts, and moments when giving up seems tempting. But courage isn't the absence of fear. It's moving forward in faith despite it.
We may not always recognize the strength within ourselves, but God knows what is possible when we trust Him.
You don't have to be fearless to have the heart of a lion. Sometimes you just have to be willing to take the next step.
 
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