Bold (adj.)
Showing or requiring a fearless and daring spirit.
How often do I make my prayers smaller because I think about what would be possible for me? As if it depends on me at all.
This God- his way is perfect;
the word of the Lord proves true;
he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.
Psalm 18:30
It seems that the kind of prayers I pray, and the way I pray should have nothing to do with me and completely depend on what I know to be true of God. I will be more likely to pray bold prayers if I really trust that He is for me and believe what the Bible says is true about His sovereignty and His faithfulness and His goodness. I want to have a faith that drives me to pray big, God-inspired prayers. I’m reminded of the march around Jericho, it was a 400 year-old promise (God’s timing) that seemed impossible (as Brian Holland would say, God’s playground) and it happened by walking in circles for days and then shouting (God’s way). I’m convicted by that story, how often am I quick to try to find my own solutions, or pray for less because I don’t see how I could do it?
In the Circle Maker, Mark Batterson says, “The more faith you have, the more specific your prayers will be. The more specific your prayers are, the more glory God receives.” I want to pray specific prayers, I want to go out on a limb and pray for something so big that there is no exit route and there is only room for a miracle. Like Peter when he stepped onto the water or when Moses announced there would be meat for a month. The amazing moments when you think,
only God.
I’m afraid my faith, or lack there of, keeps me from asking for more of those moments. The bold prayers, the prayers for the impossible require me to deny the part of myself that wants to be independent. It feels like that should be obvious, but in a culture that teaches about how important independence is I find it difficult to allow myself to be fully dependent on the Almighty. I wrote in my last entry that I wasn’t meant to carry the burden of raising the money I need for The World Race on my own. But beyond that, I don’t think we we’re meant to do anything apart from Him
Ps. 127:1-Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.
I am so blessed by praying! It makes me more aware of God and how He is moving, it changes my perspective about my situation, and it grows my faith. So from now on, I will pray with a boldness that comes with trusting in who God says He is and I will have a confidence that leads me to anxiously wait for His answer (no matter what the timing is); because I know I will find myself in awe of our Creator. It’s my conviction that while He doesn’t need me to be with Him to do amazing things, I think He wants me to go along for the ride. That He would want me is such a humbling realization!
It’s not just where we end up, its how we get there.
And this adventure is going to be amazing!
I want to thank all of you that have so generously donated to my trip. Because of your support I have passed my first deadline and will go to training camp this July!! I am so humbled, blessed, and honored; it is so encouraging to have your support! The random texts and conversations mean the world to me (and with God’s prefect timing, they always happen when I need them most), I just wish I had the words to really express my gratitude. If you have any questions please don’ t hesitate to CONTACT ME and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to get notified about updates. While I have come so far in the last month financially I am still a long way away from my goal of $16,254. If you feel led to support me financially please SUPPORT ME!
