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"No one will be able to stand up against you all of the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you or forsake you." - Joshua 1:5 Earlier this week I found myself staring doubt straight in the face. In this world of uncertainty, the enemy had waged a war in my soul. His weapon was uncertainty and fear. He uttered the words, "You are not good enough. You are not strong enough. You cannot do this." It was a very real battle. I was powerless. The words of Joshua 1:9 have been a shelter for my soul. The promises resonate and remind me of the the truth. It says, "Be strong and filled with courage; do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua certainly faced doubt. Moses was dead and God was calling him to lead His people. He assures him that he will never leave him.  That promise rescued me from doubt. The promise that I am not alone and God...

But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” - Joshua 24:15 NIV This selection of scripture has been one I would consider a favorite.  The older I've gotten the more pleasure I take in it. Becoming a husband it began to be more impactful. As I became a father it meant even more. There is something about declaring your home for God.  Joshua does it in such a powerful way.  This chapter in the book of Joshua documents Joshua's final charge to the people of Israel. After this exchange, he will pass away at the age of 110 years old. At this time , he is asking the people of Israel to renew their covenant with God. This agreement is their declaration as God as their Lord, and not some other god or some king.   I find mys...