ZOX 26 IF-NA Never Alone Bible Verse Bracelet

Have you ever felt like you're facing something so big and scary that you wish you could just hide under the covers and pretend it's not happening? I have. Whether it was starting over in a new city where I didn't know anyone, walking into a hospital room for test results that could change everything, or taking on a responsibility that felt way too big for my shoulders.

There's something about those moments that makes you feel incredibly small and incredibly alone. Like you're standing at the edge of a cliff with no safety net, wondering how you're supposed to take the next step when your knees are shaking and your heart is pounding.

I used to think courage meant not being afraid. But I've learned that real courage is being terrified and moving forward anyway - especially when you realize you're not moving forward alone.

That's when Deuteronomy 31:6 became my battle cry:

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."

What strikes me most about this verse is that God doesn't tell us not to feel afraid - He tells us to be strong and courageous in spite of our fear. And then He gives us the reason why we can: because He goes with us. Not behind us, not ahead of us, but with us.

The promise isn't just that He'll be there - it's that He will never leave us. Never. Not when the path gets dark, not when we make mistakes, not when everyone else walks away. He's committed to walking every step of this journey with us.