Why
Bold is Better
by
Diane Markins
“Your dress has really bold colors.” Does that
sound like an insult in any way? How about this one: “That was a really bold
choice.” Would you consider this criticism?
I hope not! I’d never wear something that would
melt into the background of a beige room. I’d hate it if someone said, “You
made a very safe, easy choice.”
Being bold means taking risks, not fearing
failure or rejection and requires intentional thinking. When we live boldly for
God we have empowerment and passion to make our boldness
meaningful.
Settling for mediocrity in marriage, as
parents, in careers, friendship, faith or ministry is not bold. God wants us to
pursue everything we do with intensity and decisiveness. This means we are
frequently checking the pulse of our pursuits and rapidly responding when we
get a distress signal.
Is your marriage (especially in bed) ho-hum?
Find some bold ways to rev it back up. Are your kids struggling? Don’t just
shrug and follow the “traditional wisdom,” think creatively about taking brave
actions no one else would.
Do your prayers feel more like talking to the
ceiling fan than conversations with a wise, cherished friend? Do something wild
and new to transform.
Don’t confuse boldness with arrogance or
recklessness. When your bold actions are paired with love, respect and clarity
the results will translate as conviction with complete humility.
Jesus has a bold message and He is asking you
to not only share it, but live it! Bold is truly better.
"Going Boldly" Blog Tour Grand Prize
– Retail Value: $70
- Book
(Women in High Def: Boldly Living Your Purposes with Vibrant
Clarity)
- Bright
and Vibrant Earrings
- Sparkling Cider (to
celebrate life)
- Sumatra Coffee
(Bold, Earthy Flavor)
- Into the Wild body
wash and spray fragrance from Bath and Body Works
- Custom coffee mug:
Women in High Def (front), BE YOUR BOLD SELF! (back)
Each blog tour host will draw one name from those comments to send to the tour coordinator by September 21.
Bold means taking risks - I have grown bolder as I have grown older. Even in the colors I wear! I'm not sure if it's just getting more comfortable with who I really I am and was created to be - or if it's because I've grown in my faith and ability to trust in God enough to take the risks. I like bold. I also like exclamation points! (not good though as a writer - have to scale back on those). "Do something wild and new to transform." I like that phrase and challenge.
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