I have been hearing the word...BOLD...more often recently. Naturally, the first thing I did was open one of my favorite books, the dictionary, to confirm the definition I remembered. BOLD was defined with words such as fearless, daring, confident and adventurous. I remembered correctly. Then I began thinking.
Not everyone has a bold personality. Frankly, bold personalities are often considered rude, arrogant and proud. We've met them before. They say anything...to anyone...at anytime...in any manner...and have a habit of not listening to others or considering others' feelings. That's not the kind of bold I desire to be...or be around. I kept thinking.
We can live boldly without being rude or insensitive. We can be bold in love...never afraid to consistently care about others. We can be bold in hope...confident in His sovereignty, strength and truth. We can be bold in compassion...reaching out to others who are hurting, grieving, searching and wondering if anyone cares. We can be bold in faith...knowing that He is who He says He is and He will do what He says He will do. We can be bold in gratitude...living with a thankful heart for each breath, each day, each opportunity, each loved one each gift we have been given.
Today I want to begin focusing on being more bold in my life. May I love living and live loving. May I become more grateful, hopeful, faith-filled and loving. Though my life may be quiet, I pray He will be reflected BOLDLY in how I love...and live...each moment.<3~thl
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