When everything falls apart and fear takes over, discover the secret to courage that changes everything. This isn't about stopping your fear - it's about trusting God's power when you're still shaking.

📖 KEY SCRIPTURE: 2 Timothy 1:7 (NLT)
"God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline."

Based on the powerful story of the widow of Zarephath (1 Kings 17:8-16), this devotional reveals four life-changing truths about finding courage when life empties out.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Introduction: When Life Empties Out
01:02 - Fear Loses Its Grip When You Name God's Presence
02:10 - Small Obedience Defeats Big Fear
03:12 - God Requires Daily Trust, Not Once-For-All Victory
04:00 - Your Fear Might Be God's Invitation to Help Others
04:43 - Summary: Take One Small Step This Week
05:16 - Tomorrow's Devotional Preview

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💡 FOUR TRUTHS ABOUT COURAGE:

1. Name your fear in God's presence - The widow spoke her fear out loud to Elijah. Naming your fear before God is the first step to freedom (1:02)

2. Small obedience defeats big fear - Elijah didn't ask her to solve everything, just make one small loaf of bread. What's one small step God's asking you to take today? (2:10)

3. Daily trust builds lasting courage - The oil and flour didn't appear all at once - they came day by day. Your courage muscle grows each morning you choose to trust him again (3:12)

4. Your crisis becomes someone else's encouragement - The widow's fear became a miracle that's encouraged people for 3,000 years. Who's watching your faith today? (4:00)

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🎯 YOUR CHALLENGE THIS WEEK:

Take one small step of trust in the place where you feel most afraid. At work, at home, in your neighbourhood - that's where God meets you.

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