Be of Good Courage, America

 

Courage

This last year has taken great Courage - to trust God in the face of a global plague, national disasters, natural disasters, and the loss of everything familiar.

I am working on a book, Courage for America, written as a second chance of truth and inspiration for you, me, and America. A second chance to let go of this world, say, “yes,” to the One true God – let go of idols, trauma, burdens, offense, division, heart issues, and the old you that has chained you down and kept you from living in freedom.

The timeline has changed, America. It’s time, now more than ever, to focus on our Creator, His Word, and His calling. This next season will take great courage, but He will lead you every step of the way. Take Courage, my friends, we were born for a time such as this.

Our purpose in this hour is still The Great Commission – to spread the Good News, to disciple the nations, and harvest souls for heaven. In the face of Covid and Crisis, we must walk boldly and speak loudly. We must risk more, stretch further, and rise up to our calling.

Ask of me the nations and I will give them as your inheritance.  -Psalm 2:8

But first - America.

America plays a great role in the destiny of the nations and the Lord’s inheritance. We must never forget, America is our birthright, as is freedom and liberty. So be brave, bold, and courageous – fight for her still. We have power to stand for truth, to demand our hard-won constitution be upheld, to insist on election integrity, truth, transparency, and the freedom to move about freely and enjoy the blessings of the land the Lord has given us.

We must walk boldly as patriots for America, stake our claim for our soil by flying our American flags, clean house and parent God’s way, lead our families, and be courageous soldiers for Christ.Say goodbye to what was; it's time to hunker down and prepare for what's to come.

We have a voice – use it. We have power – vote, lead, serve, and volunteer – get involved while your fight still counts. Our purpose is to love one another; be known for love, kindness, and serving as Christ did; focus on unity, not offense, love, not hardness of heart, and above all, God.

This is the Courage that is needed in this hour.

Ask the Lord how you can commit your home, your belongings, your family, and your heart to Him. Then walk out the ‘and,’ by leaving the old and stepping in to the new with Courage.

I have walked through the fire and He has led me through every step – including an F4 tornado, close calls involving family members, car collisions, life- threatening health issues, and more – I assure you; He will lead you through your storms, too. 

Do not be afraid; be Courageous.

This next season will take every patriot fighting for freedom, every saint praying for God’s mercy, help, and deliverance, and every Biblical promise to stand firm and wait for the deliverance of the Lord. 

Be of good courage – our King is coming.

But first, I stand firm and believe for a Victory Lap -  an unexpected season of mercy and joy. A time that many will awaken and believe, taste and see; a time to follow Him further, a time for redemption, for promises to pass, and for dreams to come true. I believe this will be our best year yet. Be encouraged, be refreshed.  We will frolic like well-fed calves. But remember, this too shall pass, and your Courage and faith will be required. Read the book of instructions, for it is all written in the Word and coming to pass, just as the Lord has said.

First, to America, then to the Nations. This is the hour every nation shall hear about the Good News. The harvest is ripe and the workers are few. Be prepared to be sent.

Look at the nations and watch – and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told.   -Habakkuk 1:5.

Courage for America, release pending, by Jacqueline Arnold.

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Courage for the Storms of Life

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”               -

Joshua 1:9-10. 

The mountains in front of me look gigantic. And, I recall, the God I serve is a mountain-moving God. 

oh, and here's another: 

If you falter in a time of trouble, how small is your strength! 

                                                                               -Proverbs 24:10. 

I don't want to have small strength. Lord, please don't let me falter. 

Yes, the walk of life is tough. 

The walk of faith in ministry is some of the tougher steps I have taken. 

But, God is faithful. He is faithful today, as He was in the yesterday's of my storms. 

Why, now, would I doubt? 

Maybe some of you are in the same boat, still dancing through the storms of life. 

May you find courage in His word today and relief in His promises. 

And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. -1 Peter 5:10. 

God is in you, you cannot fail! -Psalm 46:5.

Yes, but birthing a book for America. Taking to the airwaves to spread His truth on Christian TV, requires boots of a soldier, steady and sure, the armor of God and a whole lot of praying warriors to come along side of you. I am in need of this today. 

The trust, the gaze, my heart, my hopes, they all belong to God, the only one who can deliver me. But the prayers and compassion of others is always a welcome and comfort in the waiting. 

Be Strong and Courageous. 

Do not be terrified: 

Do not be discouraged. 

For the Lord your God 

Will be with you 

Wherever you go. 

-Joshua 1:9. 

Wherever I go. 

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2     He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
3     he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
    for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk
    through the darkest valley
I will fear no evil,
    for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
    they comfort me.                                   -Psalm 23. 

Even in the valley of death. Even on the darkest days. 

Even in the biggest leaps of faith. Even when I risk it all For His Name. 

He will never leave me nor forsake me.  -Hebrews 13:5. 

Gird yourself up, for ministry, for life, for America, for heaven. 

Turn to the left and the right of you and though war break out, remain in His confidence. Turn back and help those with feeble footing, turn to the left and the right and help your neighbors along the journey of life wherever, however, you can. Keep your gaze upward and your prayers unceasing to Heaven. Know that He is the faithful one and the only one who can. 

And, if your heart is moved today, read and share my journey of extraordinary faith across America for God & Country: All things Are Possible.      

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