"We were made to be Courageous"

We were made to be courageous!
In church today we heard a missionary speak today about 4 things we need to carry with us as we journey through life.
So here is my take on what I heard!
#1 Our Christian Legacy
One of the examples the preacher gave was Charles Wesley. This man wrote many of our Hymns that we sing today. I read a biography on his mother and remember them talking about how she would throw her apron over her head to have alone time with God. When that apron was over her head everyone knew to leave her alone. She had 19 children but only 9 survived to adulthood. It's amazing to me that he got to grow up in a such a house where Charles saw his mother retreat to God everyday no matter the struggles they faced. Taking what he saw everyday he once told someone that God burdened him to write ten lines of praise everyday. He did this everyday for 50 years and in doing so completed over 3,000 hymns. What a legacy that over 300 years later we still are singing his hymns.
Are we doing enough as parents that our children will turn to the Lord and serve Him in everything they do? Are we leading by example to serve the Lord in everything we do? Not only that but can people around us tell that we are different?
#2Pride in our Father
I can't remember what the preacher called #2 but this is what I view what he was telling us. We have this heritage we want to have and pass around to those around us. How do we do this ?by surrounding ourselves with Him. What books do we read? What music do we listen to? I like what he called himself "A world Christian". What he meant is every time any kind of news brief or outside influence is in the home he asks himself 1 of 2 questions. Where can I see God in this situation ? or How can I pray that God makes himself known in this situation?
Are we doing that ? Are we praying for our president and politicians every time they come on TV? Do we pray for the deadly car accident on the news? You understand what I'm getting at don't you? Jesus was in constant communication with God and he always knew what God wanted him to do even if he wasn't comfortable doing it. Now that He set as free from the bondage of sin we have access to that same type of relationship and that is totally awesome to me and a goal of mine. That in every situation I go to him first. The music we listen to , the literature we read and the shows we watch on TV help in starting that state of mind.
#3 No Fear Got God
As Christians the Bible says that living a life for Christ is difficult, that temptations are much more and trials are much more. I know that's because Satin is ever present and he hates that we are God's children. Life is scary and God is ever testing our limits. Fear is everywhere but we do with that fear is what matters. The Greek word for fear is actually more closely translated to the meaning of the word cowardes. What is the opposite of that? Yes courage. Here is my new meaning behind the phrase "Fearing the Lord". Having the understanding that without the Lord we fear and are cowards, but when we have the Lord yes we have fears especially of the unknown but we can be courageous.
#4 Just Do It!!!!!!!
Yeah I think this phrase says it all, but let me explain why this hit me in between the eyes this morning! Rob and I know where we are suppose to be headed and what our purpose is. God took this phrase and screamed it in my ear because I think we've been using everything that's been going on to distract us from His purpose. I can tell you now that we'll be working on that over the next few weeks. We need to be persistent for the Lost. Yeah I have a kids club in my home once a week where 11 children have prayed with me and asked God to lead their lives. At times it humbles me but part of me wants to do more because it's not enough. God has given me a burden like Charles Wesley. I just need to do it!!!! No more putting everything on hold just because of our insecurities.
Time to have faith in my heavenly Father, stand up and be courageous while I take my legacy and be persistent about sharing it with the Lost.