Lately I have felt my heart desiring to just be BOLD and just now as I am getting ready for my Life Group I had a realization that this desire is coming straight from God himself. God is calling me to be BOLD. He is giving me strength to be open about my faith, and about the great news of Jesus Christ. When I was first accepted to the World Race I would always sheepishly say "I'm going on a mission trip" now I just want to shout it from my roof "I GET TO SHARE THE GREAT NEWS WITH THE NATIONS". I almost feel I cannot contain it anymore I want to share the great things God is moving me to do and where He is calling me to go.
I hate to say this but I have always deep down been a bit of a coward and that includs speaking about God and following God; as I feared being different. I know this trip is going to/has alrleady begun to "put a fork in that".. and I think God knew I needed this mission…these people…and these experiences to break me of my fears. I think I have never wanted to "rock the boat" persay. I never wanted people to look at me like an outcast. Now I find myself desiring a relationship and a closeness with God as well as the opportunity to serve Him and his beloved children. These desires to me are overtaking my heart and mind and pushing out the fear of rejection.
It is powerful what God is doing to my heart and I can't wait to see how He chooses to use me!!
Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.
1 Corinthians 16:13
So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the L ord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you."
Deuteronomy 31:6
Be bold. In Him.
