Jesus makes it possible to clear and empty out so we can start over, make a new climb, become unique, and reach a new peak. We can then make Isaiah 12:2 our reply to the gloom and doom around us.

Surely God is my salvation;
   I will trust and not be afraid.
The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense;
   He has become my salvation. - Isaiah 12:2

A thought from “New Growth Takes Courage” is that when things are cleared and emptied, something new can come about that is unique and neat that helps us to grow. All one has to do is have courage to clear the weeds, thorns, and briars that stop growth from occurring. Then, something new begins to grow and we can celebrate with songs like Here Is Our King – David Crowder Band.

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