Bold living

Bold Living: Choosing Courage Over Comfort

Let’s talk about bold living; not the kind that’s loud and flashy, but the kind that requires courage when no one’s clapping for you.

I used to think being bold meant you had to feel confident all the time. You know, to have the big stage energy, fearless voice, unwavering decisions. But I’ve learned something different:
Boldness isn’t about being unshaken, it’s about moving forward even when you are facing mountain of challenges

My Wake Up Moment!

There was a time I had a dream; something I knew God placed on my heart. But every time I tried to act on it, fear whispered:

“What if you fail?”
“What will people think?”
“Are you even good enough?”

So I did what most people do, I postponed it. I labelled it “not the right time.” I spiritualised my delay by calling it “waiting on God.”

But deep down, I knew… I was waiting on courage. l

🔄 What Changed?

It wasn’t a big miracle. It was a small shift, a decision to show up anyway.

I remember reading this verse one morning:

“The righteous are bold as a lion.” Proverbs 28:1

And it hit me, I didn’t have to wait to feel bold. I just had to believe I was.
Boldness isn’t a feeling. It’s an identity.

💡 So What Does Bold Living Look Like Practically?

Here are 4 real-world ways to live boldly, no matter what season you’re in:

1. Start Scared, but Start Anyway

Most bold people didn’t feel ready, they just moved anyway. If you wait for the perfect moment, you’ll wait forever.

Bold Living Tip:
Make one move toward what God has put on your heart, even if it’s just writing the vision or sharing it with someone you trust.

📖 “Write the vision and make it plain…” Habakkuk 2:2

2. Silence the Inner Critic with God’s Word

Self doubt is loud. But God’s Word is louder if you let it speak to you.

When thoughts say “You’re not enough,” you speak back: and say….

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13

Bold Living Tip:
Create a personal Boldness Scripture List a few go-to verses you can declare when fear shows up.

3. Be Authentically You. Even When It’s Uncomfortable

Bold living means choosing truth over image. You don’t have to fit in. You just have to be aligned with who God called you to be.

Bold Living Tip:
Stop shrinking to keep others comfortable. Your light is meant to shine. Boldness begins when pretending ends.

📖 “You are the light of the world… Let your light shine.” — Matthew 5:14-16

4. Move with Purpose, Not Just Pressure.

Boldness isn’t doing everything. It’s doing the right things led by purpose, not people’s expectations.

Bold Living Tip:
Ask yourself daily: “Am I doing this out of calling or out of comparison?”
Purpose gives peace. Pressure drains it.

✨ Final Thought

You don’t have to have it all together to live boldly. You just need to say yes even if your voice shakes.
Say yes to that book. That business. That healing. That forgiveness. That next step.

God doesn’t use the perfect. He uses the willing.

So here’s your permission:
Be brave. Be faithful. Be bold.
Not later. Now.

📖 Scripture References:
   •   Proverbs 28:1 – “The righteous are bold as a lion.”
   •   Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
   •   Matthew 5:14-16 – “You are the light of the world…”
   •   Habakkuk 2:2 – “Write the vision and make it plain…”

📝 Journal Prompt: Bold Living

Where in your life have you been shrinking back instead of stepping forward?
What is one small but bold step you can take this week to live out your God-given identity even if you’re scared?

Reflection Verse:
“The righteous are bold as a lion.” Proverbs 28:1

Featured Quote

“BOLDNESS isn’t the absence of fear. It’s the presence of faith”.

–Kay Kesse, From Bound to Bold