How bold are you?

I am so thankful that God opened the door for us all to have a relationship with Him. To me, I think that is where the boldness lies. We do not (usually) go barging in to talk with someone, but we have the courage and the right to talk to them. I think it is the same here. There are no barriers as believers for us to talk to God. Jesus took them away at the cross and with His resurrection. Now I choose to enter into relationship with Him, and talk with Him any time, anywhere, for whatever reason. I can be bold in expecting the God, the Creator, Father...to answer me-one of His creations. That is boldness, and that is awesome! (For me.)

Well Tami, here goes. I am not bold; never really have been. That has probably been the biggest challenge of my Christian walk. I guess it's simply a confidence issue; not sure why. Whether it be expressing my faith openly, or coming before the Lord in prayer, I sometimes feel unworthy. Now with that being said, I am very greatful that because of Christ, I know this is not how God views me. It's just hard to live and feel the boldness sometimes I guess.

That, we may enter His Throne Room of Grace with boldness and confidence! ..... is amazing and humbling at the same time! A good habit and practice to get into - is to start each day by looking to Him; in prayer & with some Bible reading. We need to commit ourselves to Him early each day, and let Him use and guide us through the course of the day as it unfolds.

Jesus has given us open access to Him. Not access only when we are going through adversities. We can speak to Him anytime. We do not have this access to our parents because they cannot be with us everytime but Jesus can. As Dr. Woodrow Kroll mentioned when we fail to pray, "it is like a slap in the face of God". We should always be thankful that our Lord and Saviour died and shed His blood on the cross at Calvary for us sinners who do not even deserve it. Through His dying we have access to God.

Keeping in God Word daily and giving Him thanks and praise is a good way of telling Him how much we love Him and really appreciate what He has done for us. As I go through life I see more and more that without Him I am nothing. I do not only thank Him for Him but also for you all who are very inspirational and help me to walk the talk.

How wonderfull is the tapestry that our Heavenly Farther weaves. Paul was perfect to deliver this message to the gentiles. We must remember that he once chased and hunt down christians and killed and had them stoned for blasphemy. He was one that devoted his whole life the the jewish religion and new all their laws and followes it strictly. Then one day while traveling he was knoked off his horse and blinded. Christ reveald to himself to him and asked why he was being persecuting him. He used this man that killed the very followers of Christ. What a turn around in one Man!!
Who better was it to preach to the gentiles and convince them that they had a place in Christ themselves. All they had to do is believe and accept Christ as their savior. Once they do this they can come boldy with their pettions. What better example of his power in turining one man around and the trust and joy he had in following Christ with all his contant trial he overcame and faced with joy. Glory in God!

I loved all the comments. I really don't have any problem being bold with God. I always have to temper it with "your will be done."
This means His time and His way. That's the hard part for me. I need to be more patient, and let God work things out.

Well I'm not sure if something is different about me, but sometimes I think I am a little too bold faced when it comes to God. My understanding is he wants me to come to him, respectfully, but at the same time not necessarily with my tail tucked between my legs.

There are hours of the day when things happen and I look up and go, "God, whats the deal?" He's my Lord and Saviour but he's also my friend. Just like those times when I guess I may not have spoken as respectfully to, lets say, my mom or dad, I see my relationship with God almost in the same light. I'll always love him, and I'll always respect him, but we're also close to where I feel I can come to him straight, honest or boldly with everything that is happening in my life.

i am very bold, in coming to his presence,if He call me to Himself, who am i to disown myself,i will always be bold to go before Him,He is my daddy.

I am just the opposite of Remi, sometimes I look at Father God as unapproachable and distant like my earthly Father, as a result, I am not coming to Him with the boldness and confidence that I should.

I read God's word often, especially focusing on scriptures related to God's love through Jesus Christ and His sacrificial death on the cross, but I can't seem to remove this barrier.

I enjoyed the comments. I enjoy being bold. I have one struggle and that is their are many unsaved people in my family circle. I search for that alone time.I always try to start my prayers being grateful for the gift of grace. I really love it when someone invites me to pray with them or a group prayer. What a pleasure to share in the love of christ with other beleivers. The smiles are on each face, the love for each other it is awesome. I pray that Jesus will use me to bring those lost sheep home. The angels in heaven rejoice everytime someone is saved

It truly is amazing God's grace for us. He made a way for everyone if they chose to take it. And to be able to go to him boldly I think makes us more friends with him. I sometimes go too boldly and expect what I want He wants. That is a learning experience in process. Thank God He can handle it. I am greatful for HIS comforter who holds me when I'm down in that same special place. :)

Frank; the comments you made (Mar.5), those words very well could have been written by myself, every single sentence, from start to finish. I thought I had written in but forgot until I saw the name. Just to add though, in the last few days a family member has now realized to the fullest where Jesus Christ is in my life. I now don't feel so 'earthly' alone within my own family. Praise be to God