This does not mean you are never afraid because courage does not mean you don’t feel trepidation or some fear but you press on through those emotions to do what needs to be done at the time. Poise has you ready to do something, whatever the situation.
In poise is calmness. Thomas Jefferson, our third president, once said, “Nothing gives one person so much advantage over another as to remain always cool and unruffled under all circumstances.” Having a sense of calmness often gives you positive power in a situation, one’s chances of success increase and wisdom comes out of being calm.”
So how do you develop poise in your life? Taking a look at Jesus’ life. One activity He consistently did was spend time alone with God, His Father. Luke 5:16 gives an insider’s view into His life, “But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.&rdq ...