A Faith that is Bold 

   I have written quite a bit recently about some things I see as detrimental to our country, our society, the Church, and our souls.  There is a tremendous amount of evil striking simultaneously throughout many areas of our lives.  But what good is identifying the problems if I have no thoughts on how we may effect change? 

   We are limited on what we as individuals can do but there is strength in numbers.  I believe when we begin to demonstrate courage and boldness in our faith others will see and perhaps join the battle against evil.  We need to have a faith that is bold, one that doesn’t shy away from the truth but stands up for it regardless the consequences.

   Prayer is the greatest weapon of all.  We must pray often and always.  If we give up on prayer we give up on God.  We deny the strength and help He has promised.  But we must also remember Jesus’ admonition to pray even for our enemies.  Rather than wishing them ill, pray for a conversion, a change of heart that will bring them to the Lord.

   We must pray for the leaders of the churches.  So many seem to have become so enamored with the pleasures and honors of their position that they forget that Christ admonished, “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.” (Mark 9: 35).

   We must be political in some respects.  We must vote for those who we sincerely believe will best lead with morality as their watchword.  We must repeatedly remind those we elect of what we expect of them through letters, telephone calls, and emails.

   Join with others to present a unified front to evil.  Become involved in the church, understand that we are all called to be evangelists for the Lord.  The way we live and what we stand for is the way we evangelize, demonstrating our faith in action, not just in words.

   Finally, we must trust in God.  We must keep His peace in our hearts, confident that He is ultimately in control of all.  We must always remember the words of Jesus to His apostles as He was about to ascend into heaven, “And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” (Matt 28: 20).

Give us Your strength Lord.

Give us the courage to always stand for Your truth.

Embolden us in our faith.

You have won the war, help us win the battles. 

Amen