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You Are… BRAVE!

(Previously Published on Mrs Words Blog) Brave is described in the English Dictionary to mean: ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage; to endure or face (unpleasant conditions or behaviour) without showing fear. Courage and Bravery are often confused. I think the difference between the two is slight but relevant – Bravery is the ability to confront pain, danger, or attempts of intimidation without any feeling of fear… Courage, on the other hand, is the ability to undertake an overwhelming...

Philippians 4:4-9 musings…

"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me - put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you." Philippians 4:4-9 (NIV)

You Are… JOYFUL!

It's that glorious hope that wells up inside you. It's that trust and belief that everything is not just going to alright, but it's going to be wonderful, extraordinary, radiant, delightful, blissful and exhilarating. It's the rejoicing that happens in your soul and spirit. It's the uplifting that encouragement brings. It's the intertwining of happiness and hope. The colliding of feelings and trust. It's a gift and a choice. It's being full of joy.