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The Pursuit of Happyness: Grace-Enabled Courage - Wesleyan (Deuteronomy 31:6)

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Chris Gardner finds courage through impossible circumstances—homelessness with a child, yet pressing forward. Wesleyan theology sees Deuteronomy 31:6 through prevenient grace: God goes before, enabling courage we couldn't muster alone. "Be strong and courageous"—grace enables the commanded response. God's presence makes possible what His command requires. Chris experienced grace through circumstances, through strangers, through inner strength he didn't know he had. Respond to grace with courage; He who goes with you enables what He commands.

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Deuteronomy 31:6

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