Courage to Stand!

Courageous - not deterred by danger or pain; brave. Courageous is also a
song by Casting Crowns that speaks to my heart on many different levels. A
few of the lyrics are, "We were warriors on the front lines Standing
unafraid But now we're watchers on the sidelines While our families slip
away Where are you, men of courage? You were made for so much more Let the
pounding of our hearts cry We will serve the Lord". There are many people
that are being caught up in the waves of earthly emotion and being swayed
by the world, and the scriptures say in, 1Cor16:13 Be on guard; stand firm
in your faith [in God, respecting His precepts and keeping your doctrine
sound]. Act like [mature] men and be courageous; be strong. There is a
group of us from the church I attend that goes into Mexico to build houses
for families in need. Someone asked me once, what will I do if something
happens, something bad? My response was simple, stand in front. Brethren,
may our God give us all COURAGE to STAND in the face of whatever comes our
way by the power of Holy Spirit, in Jesus name, amen.

Douglas