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Presence for Unfamiliar Territory
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Presence for Unfamiliar Territory
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Day 25 of 33
Narrated devotional
Presence for Unfamiliar Territory
Scripture
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
KJV · Public domain in the United States · Text provenance: Project Gutenberg eBook #10
Devotional
Joshua stood at the edge of a future he had never managed before. Retirement has its own unfamiliar territories: a different home, changing health, reduced income, a new caregiving role, or days that need a fresh rhythm. Courage is not pretending these transitions are easy. God anchors courage in presence: "I am with you." He does not promise that every move will feel comfortable or that every risk will succeed exactly as imagined. He promises companionship. Gather reliable information. Ask for help. Make a thoughtful plan. Then take the step that faith and wisdom place before you. Fear can come along, but it does not have to drive.
Reflection
What change have I delayed because I expected courage to feel like certainty?
Prayer
Lord, be my courage in unfamiliar territory. Help me act wisely without waiting to feel completely unafraid. Amen.
One Small Step Today
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Journal Prompt
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