WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WERE BOLD?

DAY TWENTY EIGHT OF THIRTY ONE

So many times in the Bible, the Lord reminds His children to be bold and courageous. I’m a constant work in progress in that area, but something I do now when I face a difficult decision is saying to myself, “If I were a bold and courageous person, what would I do?”

It seems like such a small (and kinda silly) thing to do, but it has actually been working so well. Instead of me worrying about what people will think of me, what the worst-case scenario might be, or how I could fail, I instead try to think of how a person without fear would handle my current scenario.

Sometimes seeing the perspective from an objective point of view helps you to get a better grasp on things without emotions clouding your judgment.

For example, if you had a loved one you really cared about who was going through your situation, what kind of advice would you give them? You have nothing to lose, so you’d probably give them more effective advice than what you might give yourself.

Prayer: If you’ve been battling fear or have seen how insecurities hinder your ability to make wise decisions, keep praying for God to show you the root of what is holding you back.