Recently, I connected with a dear friend and learned about her struggle with cancer. Not only her courage to face cancer, but the tenacity and grit it takes to go through chemo treatments. On top of that, to deal with side effects. Little sleep, loss of hair, skin so sensitive you can’t comfortably wear a hat or light scarf. Terrible pain. Time off work. Daily responsibilities still demand attention. Without a doubt, it takes courage and confidence to make it through such difficult circumstances.

How I admire this friend. Each day, she rises into new courage as she manages these realities. Plus, she remains confident God will carry her through. At the same time, she is honest and authentic about her sufferings.

So, let’s dive into what it means to live with courage and confidence each day – no matter what your situation.

Remarkably, approaching life with courage and confidence leaves you with fewer regrets and greater accomplishment.

Some mornings, it can be tempting to climb back in bed. Ever feel like that? By the time you tackle your morning routine – just getting the day rolling – the (often) huge list of responsibilities lands. Afterall, others depend on you. Of course, the tricky part is all those unforeseen circumstances that eat up time and energy.

Interestingly, the constancy of demanding days, alone, is enough to sometimes be overwhelming. But then, add a scenario like cancer or some other tragedy – and you realize you need courage and confidence.

Regardless, whatever fills your days, it doesn’t take much to realize each hour becomes an opportunity to live with courage and confidence in Christ.

Thankfully, once you decide to forge through whatever your day holds with courage and confidence, you take on stronger purpose and hope.

But where does courage and confidence come from? How do you get refills? Local stores don’t carry them. Equally, I’ve never found them online.

In every small detail and major event of your life, you can have courage and confidence because God –

1. Is close to you.
2. Loves you.
3. Helps you.
4. Leads you.
5. Is absolutely faithful!

So, if you choose to practice courage and confidence in God, you are golden. Why? Because God never changes. Plus, as we already...