Put ‘Em Up, Put ‘Em Up: The Cowardly Lion
Courage is often thought of as something bold and unmistakable, yet the bravest people are not always the ones who see themselves as courageous. Those on the front lines may feel afraid, uncertain, and ill-equipped, but they continue moving forward anyway.
Author Mary Anne Radmacher once wrote, “Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I’ll try again tomorrow.” Those words remind us that courage is not always found in dramatic moments or extraordinary victories. More often, it is found in the daily decision to do the next right thing. It is choosing to remain faithful to what God has called us to do, even when we cannot yet see the results.
At HopeQuest, that reality is lived out every day. There are moments of incredible celebration when lives are transformed by Jesus Christ and families begin to experience restoration. There are also seasons marked by relapse, broken relationships, and difficult setbacks. Through both triumph and disappointment, HopeQuest remains committed to its calling to offer recovery, restoration, refuge, and, above all, hope.
Scripture reminds believers in 1 Corinthians 15:58 (ESV): “Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” To be steadfast is to remain committed and faithful, trusting that God sees the complete picture even when only a small part of it is visible. Every act of obedience, every prayer, every difficult conversation, and every faithful step has purpose in His plan.
For anyone praying for a loved one, fighting addiction, or persevering through a difficult season, the encouragement remains the same: continue doing the next right thing, one day at a time. Remain steadfast in the work God has placed before you. Though the results may not yet be visible, God is still at work, and in His perfect timing, the fruit of that faithfulness will be revealed.