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If You Have Courage

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Thoughts on courage. We need to be more courageous as the world gets ever more dangerous.

If you have courage...

If you have courage...
You will, open your eyes
If you have courage...
You will not believe all their lies

If you have courage...
You will get up when you stumble
If you have courage...
You will always try to stay humble

If you have courage...
You will begin on your destination
If you have courage...
You will always humbly accept direction

If you have courage...
You will always open your mind
If you have courage...
Peace and happiness you will find

If you have courage...
You will try to understand others
If you have courage...
You will see all men as your brothers

If you have courage...
You will, try to see my point of view
If you have courage...
You will, better understand you

If you have courage...
You will, search for the truth
If you have courage...
You will not allow despising of your youth

If you have courage...
You will examine all the facts
If you have courage...
You will defend the truth from all attacks

If you have courage...
You will not follow the crowd
If you have courage...
You will testify out loud

If you have courage...
You will seek answers to your questions
If you have courage...
You will accept them without hesitation

If you have courage...
You will confess your faith in God
If you have courage...
You will not care when they call you odd

If you have courage...
You will understand why you believe
If you have courage...
You will not be easily deceived 

If you have courage...
You will stand by your convictions
If you have courage...
You will help others with their contradictions

If you have courage...
You will not fear impending disaster
If you have courage...
You will have already obeyed God as your master


Do you have courage?


John Derek Hamilton
December 08,2016

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Eve Roper

Date: 12/15/2016 8:37:00 PM

Very inspiring, John, Hugs Eve

John Hamilton
Date: 12/15/2016 10:18:00 PM

Thanks Eve for the visit and comment.

Lin Lane

Date: 12/13/2016 3:38:00 PM

A big WELL DONE, John. This reminds me of Hebrews 13:6. Thank you for spreading His Word in a great write, John.

John Hamilton
Date: 12/13/2016 4:34:00 PM

Thanks Lin, glad to hear from you.I try my best.

Meenakshi Raina

Date: 12/13/2016 2:17:00 AM

Beautifully expressed....enjoyed reading it.

John Hamilton
Date: 12/13/2016 8:38:00 AM

Thanks Meenakshi, hope to see your entry.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 12/8/2016 11:13:00 PM

Yeah, it sure takes courage for all the things you've listed out in this beautiful verse, John:)very inspiring indeed:)

John Hamilton
Date: 12/9/2016 9:18:00 AM

Wow Thanks Jo, it seems like my dry spell is over, glad you liked this one.

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/8/2016 9:36:00 PM

Hi John, I enjoyed this piece from start to finish. Within this write I saw a powerful message of courage. I found this write to be inspirational and encouraging as well. A without a doubt seven and a fav:-) Alexis

John Hamilton
Date: 12/9/2016 9:17:00 AM

Thank you so much Alexis, I've kind of gone through a dry spell as of late but feel like it's over now. I'm so glad you enjoyed this one so much.The 7 and the fave much appreciated.

Chris Green

Date: 12/8/2016 3:51:00 PM

Nicely written and expressed feelings John. You are right, all of these things spell out courage.

John Hamilton
Date: 12/8/2016 9:34:00 PM

Thanks Chris, you know I appreciate your visits.

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/8/2016 3:16:00 PM

Good one John! :)

John Hamilton
Date: 12/8/2016 9:35:00 PM

Thanks Heidi.