Let's Be Bold

So this past week I made a very big change in my life.  I decided to do a 10-day detox in order to get my metabolism under control and to make sure my body systems and functions are all working great!

Tomorrow is day 10.  I will be honest, this week has been the hardest, and most challenging week for me to finish.  My house is always filled with lovely, tasty goodies..but not always the most healthy.  I love bread. I love meat.  I love sugar. I love chocolate.  I don't have a sweet tooth....all my teeth are sweet teeth.  But here I am, not perfect, but improved!  It was hardest on day one, and two, and three, and each and every day.  The only way I was able to stay strong and determined to finish this detox was when I gave it up to God.

That's right.  I learned that I was not going to be able to do this on my own strength.  But there is this really cool guy, who may be the creator of the world and holder of my life who is like almighty.  He is very helpful.  And it's so crazy to think that He wants to be a part of every aspect and moment of my life.

Now you are probably wondering why I am rambling about this whole 'new diet' thing, when the title of this post is "Let's Be Bold".  And here is the reason.

I want to be bold.  I want to be able to look into the eyes of my deepest darkest fears and not tremble and the only way for me to do that is to completely depend on God.  That's partly why I am changing the way I eat, the way I work out, and the way I look at school.  I have started to do these things as an act of worship.  I have changed my mindset, not to be self-empowered, but to be God-empowered.  (Also, this body of mine is a temple, and a temple is a place of worship, the dwelling place of the living God....so I want to keep it sparkling, glorifying, and at its best for my King.  )

This concept of being bold in every aspect of my life has been rattling in my mind this whole week! I want to be bold for Christ at school, at work, at home, anywhere and everywhere and at any and every moment possible.

This verse is what caused the mind-blowing changes in my life:

"Paul, an apostle--sent not from men nor by a man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead-- and all the brothers and sisters with me, To the churches in Galatia:  Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen."
~ Galatians 1:1-5 ~

Now, this is a bold statement by Paul, and I love every single bit of it!  He first off proclaims that whom he serves is not from this world, but the God of all things!  He then gives glory to God and praises Jesus for saving us from our sins.  He finally blesses those whom he is speaking to.

What would it look like if we took this same approach in everything we do?  What if we re-write this with our own names?

Example:  Carly, a disciple--sent not from men nor by a man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead--and all the brothers and sisters with me, To all who hear me:  Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be glory for ever ad ever. Amen.

Living this out almost demands us to stand a little bit taller, and say things a little more clearer and with more confidence.  We are not walking this life alone.  God gives us His strength and gives us the boldness to proclaim the Good News to all that may listen!

I pray you find somewhere in your life that you can be Bold For Jesus. And just watch, watch how He will change your heart and bless you in ways that are most special to you!

Let's Be Bold For Him Together!

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Encouraging Verses:

"I love you, Lord, my strength.  The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.  I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I have been saved from my enemies." -Psalms 18:1-3

"You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.  With your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a wall.  As for God, his way is perfect:  The Lord's word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him." -Psalm 18: 28-30