The spies said, “We can’t attack those people; they are stronger than we are.” - Numbers 13:31 (NIV)

My heart raced. I couldn’t sleep. Lord, I can’t do this. Although I’d spent weeks preparing to speak at a women’s conference, my confidence vanished the night before the event. What if I mess up? What if they don’t like me? I had to remind myself that God had called...

Today's Prayer
Dear Lord, when our circumstances make us shrink in fear, remind us that you’re able to do more than we can imagine. Amen.

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Today's Reading
Numbers 13:26-33

Thought for the Day

Rather than giving in to fear,I will trust God and pray for courage.

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