Be Not Afraid

I've found my verse for next year's area of focus. I was reminded of this verse that I had previously memorized:

"For God hath not given us a spirit of timidity; but of courage, of love and of a sound mind."--2 Tim. 1:7.

That summarizes well the various aspects of what I was looking for - to be unafraid, to have boldness, to be willing to take risk because of love, and of course, to have a sound mind, which to me includes wisdom.

I'm excited, because this ties in well with when God encouraged Joshua to be strong and courageous, such as in Chp 1 vs 9, "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid: do not be discouraged, for God is with you wherever you go." Many times in Scripture, we see the phrases, "Fear not" and "Do not be afraid". God may have just revealed to me what the next summer Bible Study series will be.....