Becoming A Person Of Valor

God calls Gideon a “mighty man of valor” at the exact moment Gideon looks anything but mighty and that tension is where real growth begins. If you’ve ever felt like you’re hiding, behind, or disqualified, this short Christian devotional hits straight at the gap between how we see ourselves and how God speaks over us.We walk through three traits that shape a person of valor: strength, courage, and passion. Strength is not about physical power, it’s the inner resilience that comes from spiritual growth and a steady commitment to Christ. Courage is not reserved for dramatic moments; it shows up in quiet tests like staying faithful when no one is watching, enduring pain in private, and standing alone when you’re misunderstood. Passion becomes the engine that keeps you focused and moving toward what God is building in your life.To ground it in a modern story, we share the striking example of Pastor Joe Wright’s 1996 invocation at the Kansas State Legislature, a prayer that sparked immediate controversy and still raises hard questions about truth, culture, and public faith. Listen for practical encouragement you can carry into your day, then subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find Starting Right.We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text MessageSupport the show