All of us may find our courage tested by the inevitable disappointments and tragedies of life. After all, ours is a world filled with uncertainty, hardship, sickness, and danger. Trouble, it seems, is never too far from the front door. When we focus on our fears and our doubts, we may find many reasons to lie awake at night and fret about the uncertainties of the coming day. A better strategy is to focus not upon our fears, but instead upon our God. God is our shield and our strength, we are His forever. So let us not focus our thoughts on the fears of the day, instead let us trust God’s plan and His eternal love for us. Our God is faithful and good. Only believe, let us not fear. Our Savior, Jesus Christ, always watches over us. No matter the persecution, Jesus will surely overcome it. Let us not allow fear to keep us from becoming what God intends for us to be. — 2 Timothy 1:7