Courage Defined
For J.P and Margie two of my Dearest Friends
Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Courage isn’t
Super human
Actions or deeds
It’s Surrender
Knowing we can’t
Do it on our own
Learning to lean in
When life’s winds
Try to throw
Us off course!
Courage
Isn’t
Defined by
Conforming to
The ways of the
World,
Falling into
Traps
That tear us
Away
It’s defined
By
Standing firm
In Faith
Even as the
World tries to
Pull you away!
Courage
Is written
On the hearts
And in the minds of
All who choose to believe.
Copyright ©️ Michelle R Kidwell
January.27.2026
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Michelle Renee Kidwell
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Comments (2)
Very wise words, and a beautiful poem :-)
Beautiful poem Michelle, Well Done!!