Courage Under Fire: Behind Closed Doors

A Moment of Hope · Oct 11, 2023 · 4m

by Marilynn Chadwick

There is strength in getting alone with God. Time with the Lord increases our courage. Jesus knew this full well. The Bible tells us he "withdrew often" to be alone with the Father (Luke 5:16). How much more should we?

There's no more important task on earth than seeking God. When trouble hits, I've learned to go into my room, shut the door, and seek God through his Word and prayer.

Sometimes God may close doors in our life so that we have the time and space we need to draw close to him. We get alone to shut God in, and to shut other things—like distractions and…