Another Year, Another Round of Courage Journals!

This weekend, I started re-watching the Band of Brothers miniseries produced by Tom Hanks and put out by HBO. The incredible story chronicles the journey of Easy Company of the 501st as they endure World War II from beginning to end. It is an incredible true story, full of beautiful cinematography and gripping scenes of the horror's of war.

As I was thinking about the movie today, I could not help but think about my own life. Would I be able to show the courage these men did in the face of incredible fear and danger? Would I be willing to lay down my life for the man next to me, even if it meant leaving a widow back home? Would I die for my country? Could I show that kind of courage?

I believe that I can, and would, if that was what God called me to. The better question I should ask myself is "How can I be courage even now?" I may not be in the foxholes of Bastogne in WWII, but I am in a war. I am fighting spiritually, emotionally and morally for the truth of God all the time. In fact, my very life is a constant war between the spirit and the flesh. Will I do what is right to honor God, love my wife, serve others and seek truth no matter the consequences? Or will I take the easy road?

I hope these next three weeks provide me with a challenge. That I would truly seek God and make courageous decisions every day. While I may not have to fight a physical battle, I hope that I will pray continually in all things, for Scritpure teaches me that my battle is not against flesh and blood, but against darker things. I am glad I serve a great Creator who fights on my behalf.

-Tharp-
Jonah 2:2