Be Strong and of Good Courage

I have been trying to think of something to write about for two days. Unfortunately, I have been in extreme pain and it has quickly forced its way to the front of my mind, trying to be the object of my focus. I have arthritis and with the impending nor'easter about to hit New England, my joints are pretty much screaming in pain. Arthritis is a catch 22 situation--it hurts to move, but if you choose not to move, it hurts even more when you do move. Still, I am forcing myself to focus on God's Word rather than the pain.
Joshua 1:9 states, "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
This is my son's favorite verse. He knows, as do I, that no matter what we face God is with us. God knows our fears and our pain, and He still says to be of good courage. I know that God knows my pain and that He helps me deal with it. With His help, I make myself push through the pain every day. Pain could very well discourage me from moving forward in my life, but I know that the Lord has so much more for me. So I face it with the Lord and the courage He gives me.
Be strong and of good courage. God says this to Joshua three times in chapter one alone. Do you think He meant it? Before they cross the Jordan, the men of the Reubenites, Gadites and half tribe of Manasseh also tell Joshua that they will follow him, but for him to be strong and of good courage. This is something important we must live by. If we follow His law and do not depart to the right or the left, He will prosper us wherever we go. (vs 7)
Is there anything you are facing and you know God is with you; facing it right along with you, giving you the strength and courage to go forward?