Take The Risk

2023 for me is my year of boldness.

Definition: BOLD

1. (of a person, action or idea) showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous.

Synonyms: daring, intrepid, courageous, brave, valiant, fearless, unafraid, undaunted, dauntless, valorous, audacious, adventurous, dashing, heroic, gallant, unflinching, spirited, confident, positive, decisive, reckless, gutsy, spunky, feisty, temerarious.

2. (of a colour, design or shape) having a strong vivid or clear appearance.

Synonyms: striking, vivid, bright, strong, eye-catching, conspicuous, distinct, pronounced, prominent, obvious, outstanding, well marked, showy, flashy, gaudy, lurid, garish.

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Not just this year… but for the rest of my life, I will strive to be BOLD in everything.

It’s funny how the things we struggle with the most, the things that induce anxiety and insecurity, are usually indicators of what God has called us to use for His purpose in this life.

For me, it’s my voice. My inner voice, my audible voice, my written voice. The enemy worked over time throughout my early life to keep me silent with shame, guilt, self-condemnation, ridicule, insecurity and fear… Until I truly discovered my identity as a Daughter of God.

I was talking to one of my best friends and told her that this year has been off to such a great start. I literally said “it feels like it’s making up for lost time.” Good things have just been happening one after the other with ease.

In a strange way, this has boosted my faith and has fuelled me to take more risks. I mean the good kind… the kind of risks that take boldness to stand firm in even when it looks like everyone else is heading in the opposite direction. The risks that require complete faith in God because if you listen to the people around you, even those loved ones who we trust, we would be in disobedience and out of divine alignment.

The risks I’ve taken this year so far have brought more joy and freedom into my life than I can explain. Beautiful things that I would not have experienced had I not made the decision to be BOLD.

So here’s to living BOLDLY for the rest of this year and beyond. Take the risk… you never know.

Love & Blessing

Brittany Krystal