Day 12 of this daily devotional focuses on courage for today through Psalm 27:1, Joshua 1:9, and Second Timothy 1:7. Fear has a way of making everything seem bigger than it really is — that difficult conversation looms like a mountain, test results feel like they hold the power to destroy your peace. But what if fear is lying to you? David faced bears, lions, giants, and armies yet could ask 'Whom shall I fear?' not because he was naturally brave, but because he knew who was with him. God told Joshua to be strong and courageous multiple times precisely because Joshua was scared — about to lead millions into battles he'd never fought. And Paul reminds us that the Spirit within us gives power, love, and sound judgment. Courage isn't the absence of fear; it's taking the next right step despite fear. This morning devotional includes Bible reading, reflection, and prayer. From 3 Verses a Day, a daily Christian devotional podcast by Mark Ross Junkans.