Be bold.

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Just some of the many thing weighing heavily on my heart lately. And in several of these areas God has been speaking some very bold instructions.

Bold is not even close to a word I would use to describe myself. Meek? Maybe. But not bold, brave, fearless or adventurous.

Then this song plays on the way to work this morning:

It was like God telling me it was time to step out in faith about a certain situation. Telling me where my boldness lay, there my faith lay as well. I believe He spoke to me that I am where I am in this situation because I've been too afraid to take the necessary first step.

"Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you." Deuteronomy 31:6

Last Sunday Pastor Tony talked about courage, real courage, not the cowardly lion type of courage. But he also talked about forgiveness, something else that has beenn on my heart for quite some time. He challenged us to examine our lives for someone who needs to hear that we have forgiven them. A beautiful example of the living gospel. Possibly life changing. So I challenge you  to do the same. Search your life for the person or maybe even people who need to hear you forgive them. It will change their life and break chains in you life you may not have even realized where keeping you bound.

And while you are at it, think about those things that weigh heavy on your heart. Where might God be asking you to take the first step walking on water? What is He calling you to be bold in?

And seriously, on the way home from work... this...

"So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. What I tell you in the dark, say in the light, and what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops." Matthew 10:26-27