Many of us are held back from valid dreams by fear of starting and the wonder of what others will say when it does not work out the way you had seen it or hoped it would. We spend so much time trying to position ourselves a certain way instead of living authentically true to who we are. But, to make bold moves we need to be vulnerable, we need to care less about external uninvited stakeholders, we need to be ok with receiving commentary and unsolicited feedback in rooms that add no value to us. Sift through it and grow from the meaningful stuff while we trash the unnecessary. This is what making bold moves is about. You go even though you know it’s not all roses because to get the roses you must get through the thorns.

Put aside the fear and personal judgment and begin to live fully into your purpose. Remember it is often spectators with the most to say. They are like a congregant who does not serve or even wants to but loves the front row seat where they spend their whole worship hour correcting everything, they think others are not doing as good. Guess what, they are probably right! There are things you are not doing well but you are at least trying and learning from the experience. They on the other end are their own unrealised potential! They could add so much value in the world but choose to take away instead to justify their fears and insecurities. 

This year, I dare you to not be a spectator, correct yourself instead of others, learn from your mistakes and live your life better. Be bold and let your boldness keep you so busy you will have no time to criticise others. Dare to try and do everything you think you can do better than others. Let others learn from your mastery.

  • Be bold with your beliefs: Be tired of being intimidated by these anti -Christ social media bullies and live authentically on and off-line. If you are a Christian and you pray to God in your closet. Be bold, witness and share your testimony with others. Be the lamp on a hill. 2 Timothy 1: 7-8 “For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and love, and a sound mind. Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord.”
  • Be bold in turning your nays into a yay’s: Dare to help put that idea to work if you are ready. Maybe help someone who is ready that can use your skill or expertise instead of judging them. Manage your fear and help someone who will help you see that you too have it in you. A candle loses nothing by lighting another. Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
  • Be bold through your words: Surprise everyone around you and be the positive one. Be bold enough to silence your negativity with good will. This year people should not mute WhatsApp groups because they are exhausted by your constant negativity.  Dare yourself to see something good in everything and in everyone. Receive your own words before you deploy them to the world. Psalm 16:9 “Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure.”
  • Be bold in holding space for others: Make this year a year where you listen more and speak less. This year is your year to celebrate others without competing with them. Make this the year where you clap more than you receive the applause. Create a safe space for others to share their successes, their good news, and their milestones without making the moment about you.  Romans 12:15 “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.”
  • Be bold with your actions: Do what you can and will defend. Let your actions speak louder than your words.  1 John 3:18 “Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth”.

Hebrews 4: 16 tells us to “therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.“

Be bold, Be blessed.

LM.