I'm excited about this month. I'm always excited about December. Yes, it is the Christmas season that is marked by angels and baby Jesus and trees and decorations and family and gift-giving. But it is also significant because it is the symbol of one year lived ending and preparation for a new year full of hope and expectations. I love having the option of starting over and getting a chance to get it right. (lol) But none of this "change" will occur if COURAGE is not present.
Courage.
Definition of COURAGE (Merriam-Webster) : mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty
Origin of COURAGE: Middle English corage, from Anglo-French curage, from quer, coer heart, from Latin cor — more at heart
If we were to unpack the definition of Courage, it would take more than just one inspirational blog post. It would take a book (hmm). But this month, I would like to encourage you (along with myself) to #HaveCourage to risk some things, live some ways, address some situations.
The world is filled with victory stories of new treatments and possible cures for diseases and new companies beginning creating jobs for many. On your block, there are dances and tears of joy for new wedding engagements, babies being born, books written, college acceptances. The present moment for some is great and will require us to #HaveCourage to do what's necessary to see it through.
This world is also filled with so many controversial situations these days. At present, America is talking about falling off imaginary cliffs and NFL players are committing homicide-suicide. Down your street, there is worry and fear, loss and grief about jobs, finances, family, relationships. The present moment for many of us is not all that great and will require us to #HaveCourage to take the next step into our forevers.
Over the month, follow the FromMe2U blog posts and be inspired to #HaveCourage to walk into a new year ready to see the Greatness that is God.
Blessings,
Aurellia
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