Yesterday’s first and second points about restoring and guarding our hearts lead us to our third and final point. We need the courage to face our fears, overcome obstacles, and face the future. In 1 Corinthians 16:13 (NIV), Paul writes, “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.” As followers of Christ, we must recognize that God is with us always. We need not be afraid. As believers, we have the power of the Holy Spirit within us to go forward wholeheartedly, mindfully, and courageously in all that God calls us to do. Until your earthly voyage ends, your best bet is to work diligently with God’s indwelling Spirit with all your mind, heart, and soul as you travel the narrow road on which He has you journeying. Be encouraged by the traveling companions God brings into your life while remaining an encourager to others. Remind yourself daily that you have the heart of God, the mind of Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit within you. In time, God will bring you safely to your true homeland, Heaven, where He resides; and you will finally see the Lord and your loved ones just like Dorothy and Toto experienced at the conclusion of their journey home to Kansas in the Wizard of Oz.