Courage
Courage is so much more aligned with doubt and fear than you would expect.
Let’s face it, it doesn’t require courage to tell people about what you think
is right and wrong; that action is governed by the mind.
Courage is heart-action; the very name is heart in French Coeur.
Remember the Lion in the Wizard of Oz, he lacked courage, he didn’t have a heart.
Courage and Love work together to meet people where THEY are.
For that is what Jesus did, greeting a woman not of his faith,
in the street and discussing theology (men’s business) with her.
You have to have courage/heart to do that.
Use the Taize chant to ask the Lord to fill you with His love and kindness.
Wait for the Lord, whose day is near. Wait for the Lord: Keep watch, take heart!
I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous;
do not be frightened or dismayed,
for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
Members in Sudan, where Christianity is very much in the minority,
have to have courage. They are 1% of the population but are growing.
They reach out to all regardless of gender, age religion or tribe.
God guard them and keep their heart and minds open.