Facing the day like a SPARTAN.

In Joshua chapter one, the phrase "be strong and courageous" is repeated 3 times within the span of 2 verses. Throughout literature, the repetition of a word or phrase 3 times is used for emphasis.

Websters defines courage as:

–noun

1.

the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person toface difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery.

2.

Obsolete . the heart as the source of emotion.

—Idiom

3.

have the courage of one's convictions, to act in accordancewith one's beliefs, esp. in spite of criticism.

Strong is defined as:

having, showing, or able to exert great bodily or muscularpower; physically vigorous or robust: a strong boy.

2.

accompanied or delivered by great physical, mechanical, etc.,power or force: a strong handshake; With one strong blowthe machine stamped out a fender.

3.

mentally powerful or vigorous: He may be old, but his mind isstill strong.

4.

especially able, competent, or powerful in a specific field orrespect: She's very strong in mathematics. He's weak atbat, but he's a strong fielder.

5.

of great moral power, firmness, or courage: strong undertemptation.

6.

powerful in influence, authority, resources, or means ofprevailing or succeeding: a strong nation.

7.

aggressive; willful: a strong personality.

8.

of great force, effectiveness, potency, or cogency;compelling: strong reasons; strong arguments.

9.

clear and firm; loud: He has a strong voice.

10.

solid or stable; healthy; thriving: The banker predicted astrong economy.

11.

well-supplied or rich in something specific: a strong hand intrumps.

12.

having powerful means to resist attack, assault, oraggression: a strong fortress; a strong defense.

13.

able to resist strain, force, wear, etc.: strong walls; strongcloth.

14.

decisively unyielding; firm or uncompromising: She has strongviews about the United Nations. He has a strong sense ofduty.

15.

fervent; zealous; thoroughgoing: He's a strong Democrat.

16.

strenuous or energetic; vigorous: strong efforts.

17.

moving or acting with force or vigor: strong winds.

18.

distinct or marked; vivid, as impressions, resemblance orcontrast: He bears a strong resemblance to his grandfather.

19.

intense, as light or color.

be strong and courageous as you lead those around you,

be strong and courageous to continue to see the word of God even when it's neither fun nor easy,

be strong and courageous , don't be afraid or discouraged. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

(Joshua 1:6-9 the marycatherinewells translation)

I ask you today, how are the following going to be visible in your life today:

you maintain convictions

you have power in influence and authority

you are willful

you are clear and firm

you are solid

you are stable

you are healthy

you are thriving

you resist attack, assault and aggression

you are able to resist strain

you are decisively unyielding 

you are uncompromising

you are fervent

you are zealous

you make every move or action with force and purpose

you are distinct, you are marked.

it would be so much easier to live a safe life,

 but then what would be the fun and adventure in that?

" This day we rescue a world from

 mysticism and tyranny 

and usher in a future brighter than anything we can imagine. "

(300, the film)