For those who hold religious beliefs - it takes a certain amount of courage to openly share their faith. In these days when so many deny their faith - the faithful - ridiculed for believing. Too many feel that belief in God - a sign of weakness - electing to claim their accomplishment - success - on their abilities alone - completely forgetting where those abilities - skills - came from in the first place. Giving credit to good genes - education - life experiences - above those given freely by a Higher Power. For those who freely give the credit to God - living in boldness - acknowledging God - the grantor - of all they possess - numerous blessings.
When Jesus called our name to become His disciple - He not only gave us His Holy Spirit - also the gift of Boldness - the ability to live our faith openly - free from fear that we would become a target for others to ridicule. As we invest our time - energy - in these forty days of Lent - freely sharing our experiences with others - we boldly journey where many fear to go. As we continue - we are encouraged by others who walk a similar journey - share the experience - in communal worship time - community events. Together - as brothers - sisters - in faith - we continue towards that golden ring - Holiness.
Deacon Dale
