Jun 24, 2010

courage

I don't have much of it. or maybe its boldness.
As i start this post im stopping, i really dont know what the difference is between these two words. it seems we use them interchangebly.
Lets look these up the in the dicionary, shall we

Courage
Pronunciation: \ˈkər-ij, ˈkə-rij\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English corage, from Anglo-French curage, from quer, coer heart, from Latin cor — more at heart
Date: 14th century
: mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty

Boldness
Pronunciation: \ˈbōld\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English beald; akin to Old High German bald bold
Date: before 12th century
: showing or requiring a fearless daring spirit

Basically, boldness is required to go into hard situations, courage is what it takes to make it through. Its almost like boldness will get you into the mess, and courage will see you through it.

I feel like im very low on both fronts, i dont have the boldness to enter into hard situations, i am getting thrown into them; and once im in the middle of them, i dont have the courage to get through them. all of this leaves me feeling like apretty big faluire.

Please be praying for me that i will have boldness as i see problems arrising and that i will have the courage to get through them in a way that shows not only my character, but also my passion for Christ.
Thanks.

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