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MAR. 7 – …THE LORD YOUR GOD

03/07                  Joshua 1:9

“Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you.”

  1. Admonition to Courage: God commands strength in adversity.
  2. Assurance in Action: His presence emboldens obedience.
  3. Affirmation of Faithfulness: God guarantees His companionship.
  4. Alleviation of Discouragement: God’s presence brings hope.
  5. Alignment with Success: Obedience aligns with divine purpose.

“Be Strong, Be Courageous”

(Inspired by Joshua 1:9)

1

The road stretches ahead,
unknown, uncertain, untraveled,
but the command remains—
Be strong, be courageous.

2

Fear rises like a shadow,
doubt whispers in the silence,
but My voice is louder—
I am with you.

3

You do not walk alone,
your strength is not your own,
your steps are held firm
by the One who called you.

4

The rivers will not sweep you away,
the walls before you will fall,
the battle may rage,
but victory is already written.

5

Do not turn back,
do not hesitate at the edge,
for I have gone before you,
and I stand behind you.

6

This land is yours to take,
not by your power,
not by your wisdom,
but by My hand.

7

The giants in the land will tremble,
the strongholds will crumble,
for I do not send without promise,
I do not command without provision.

8

Keep My words close,
let them guide your steps,
let them strengthen your heart,
for My truth never fails.

9

Wherever you go,
from the valley to the mountain,
from the battle to the stillness,
I am with you.

10

So go forward,
not in fear, not in doubt,
but in faith, in strength,
in the presence of your God.

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Clay Corvin

Clay Corvin is currently a Bible Teacher and occasional preacher at Bethel Community Baptist Church in New Orleans. He is the retired VP Business and Professor of Admin at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary after completing 38 years as their Business Administrator. He was the pastor at the Brantley Baptist Center for twenty-five years. He is married to Carol Corvin and the father of three children and has three grandchildren. He ministers today as Co-pastor of the Bethel Community Baptist Church and seeks to share the Gospel with everyone. Jesus is Lord!