Motivational Monday - Courage

Courage:  the ability to do something that frightens you; strength in the face of pain or grief.  Some of the other words we think of, might be: boldness, grit, bravery, nerve, daring or spunk. 

Are you born with it or do you acquire it?  I googled that question, boy did that take me down a rabbit hole.  I really just wanted to do a quick post for Motivational Monday on courage.  After reading some articles, I feel less qualified to do so, however, this is my simple thoughts on it.

Yes, we often think of courage as a warrior who takes on the enemy.  

However, courage is also like Rosa Parks, to sit and be still.

Courage can be like a child who stands up to the bully

and courage is the bully who faces the abuse at home.

Courage is the one who chooses life

the single mother

 or the ones who were blessed by the gift.

Courage is the innovator who comes up with a new idea

and courage is the ability to accept another's even if it is better than your own. 

Courage is the ability to face a loss of purpose 

and courage is finding a new one

I guess what I'm getting at is, courage is what you see it to be.  We are born with personality traits and gifts, that is true, however, our life experiences mold us into who we are.  It is courage that helps us accept and use them.  

Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.

Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.