Based on Moses’ words to Joshua in Deuteronomy 31, I speak this to my inner Big Sister — the elder brother in me. Her greatest fears are being wrong, having regrets, and messing up.

Katelynn, don’t be afraid of your failures and flaws — the giants in the land of your spiritual growth. Be strong and courageous, for Yahweh your God goes with you. He will not leave you or abandon you.

There is nothing outside of His grace. I follow the Lord of Armies, who goes ahead of me through the land.