Boldy Go

S: "Obviously I'm not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ's servant." Galatians 1:10 NLT

O: Following Christ does not mean that our actions will be pleasing to others. In fact, our actions (speaking the truth in love) will most likely garner hard feelings at the very least. However, God has not called us to be people pleasers. God wants us to please Him and not worry about what ANYBODY else thinks.

A: I need to have the courage to stand up for Jesus regardless of the circumstance or possible earthly consequences. It's very likely that I will never have to face the persecutions of Paul, Peter, Stephen and Jesus. How then can I justify not speaking out when the worst I have to face is someone disagreeing with what I am saying?

P: Father, give me the courage to go boldly for out for you. Open my eyes to the opportunities that I have to be your hands and your feet each day and, if necessary, give me a push towards that opportunity so that Your kingdom will grow and members will be added to Your family.