Would you say that you are a person of courage? The dictionary defines courage as “the ability to do something that frightens you”. A secondary definition is “strength in the face of pain or grief”. I guess we really don’t know how much courage we have until we are confronted by adversity.
But I don’t think courage in a crisis comes spontaneously. It is an outgrowth of confidence and preparation. Build your life upon a solid and godly foundation. Know and trust that you are loved and protected. No matter what befalls you, you win in the end.
You wouldn’t be human if adversity didn’t frighten you, and bring you pain and grief. But you don’t have to let it control you. Push through it and keep your focus on your eternal reward. That’s what real courage looks like.