“Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. Mark 11:22

Dear Lord, Help me. I want to live courageously and stand up for you in this world, but so often I find myself buttoning my lips and sitting on my hands. I want to step forward in faith, standing on your promises, but so often I am afraid. Lord, Help me. Plant your word deeply in my heart so that I know what your promises are. Remind me of your promises when I am afraid of stepping forward in faith. Remind me that when you have spoken a promise, you will not change your mind. Remind me that what you have promised, you will do. And fill me, Lord. Fill me with such a deep love for you that I cannot sit idly by while your word is mocked or ridiculed, while your name is dragged through the mud. Fill me with such a deep zeal for you so that I cannot keep my mouth closed, but will speak up and speak out about the things I have learned and know from your word. Lord, help me. I want to be bold and courageous for you. Fill me more and more with your Spirit so that I am. Amen.

Faith in the promises and words of God makes us bold and gives us courage to live for him.