If you grew up in church, you might remember singing songs like “Jesus Loves Me” or “This Little Light of Mine”. In the last few weeks, a different song from my childhood keeps replaying in my mind. So just what song is it you ask? The song is “Be Bold, Be Strong”. Take a listen, but be warned, you might find yourself singing along too!
It’s a challenge. Be Bold.
It’s motivating. Be strong.
It’s inspiring. For the Lord your God is with you.
I have vivid memories of the classroom where I sang this song. I can see the faces of those in the room with me. Those memories are of a little girl who soaked up every glimmer of hope in those lyrics. She was a little girl who longed to be bold. She wanted to be strong enough to overcome her fears. She needed constant reminders that she was not alone. She clung to the promise that she had a Father who loved her and would never leave her.
Over the years that little girl has grown up, but she never let go of those hopes. I long to be bold. I long to be strong enough to overcome my fears. I need constant reminders that I am not alone. I cling to the promise that I have a Father who loves me and will never leave me.
In the last year, those hopes have been realized. I’ve stood before a crowd and shared my brokenness. I overcame my fears and many obstacles, including those on various mud-filled race courses as well as those that kept me confined to a life of worry and anxiety. At a time when I felt alone in my marriage, through a moment of vulnerability and humility, I was reminded that the man beside me loved me more than I could ever imagine. Through the agape love of friends, family and strangers, I experienced the love of my Heavenly Father who loves me and will never leave me.
Today I continue to cling to the hope of the lyrics in this song. I want to live a bold life. I want to grow stronger each and every day so that I can continue to overcome the obstacles that appear along my journey. I want to walk along the path my Heavenly Father has laid out for me as He holds my hand and guides the way. I want to “walk in faith and victory”.
Do you want to be bold? Do you want to be strong? Do you truly know that you have a Father who loves you and will never leave you? Do you believe if you rely on your faith you can be victorious? How different would your life be if you believed in these promises?
If you are ready, declare these truths today:
I am bold!
I am strong!Â
I am not afraid!
Now live like you believe it!
