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In the days ahead, you and I need to choose courage more than ever. Here are three ways to choose courage at every turn.   First, remember courage isn’t bravado. Cowardice isn’t the answer, of course. Instead, the answer is to abhor bravado and ask God for daily courage in each sphere of life.   Second, exercise self-control. If you and I lack self-control, then who’s in control of our thoughts, words, and actions? One option is we’re giving in to the desires of the nature we were born with. That nature’s passions and desires are anything but self-controlled. Another option is we may be manipulated or controlled by the Devil. If we let Satan control us, he will rob us of everything that’s good in our lives. He will tempt us to take risky, reckless, dangerous, and even suicidal actions.   Third, don’t equate feelings with reality. After all, God alone defines reality. Purely out of self-interest, you and I would do well to decide that we want God’s help to choose courage at every turn.   Do you want God’s help to choose courage? James 4:10 says: “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” Get on your knees and ask God for courage right now. Then you can go out courageously to reach your world.      This is Andrew Palau.