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Riding Out the Storms of Life. 

Author: Jefferson O. Imgbi

Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025

Key Bible Verse: "Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."  
— Joshua 1:9

The Series Subtitle: Riding Out the Storms of Life. Part 5

Affirmation: "I choose courage over fear, and I will take bold action knowing God is with me."

The Sure Word for Today

Day 5: Boldness Unlocks New Opportunities

Boldness opens doors that fear keeps shut. Many opportunities are missed, not because they never existed, but because hesitation replaced courage. Proverbs 28:1 declares, “The righteous are bold as a lion.” When you act with boldness, you position yourself to step into spaces that others avoid, and God uses your courage to create new paths of blessing and influence.

David’s boldness in facing Goliath unlocked his destiny. What others saw as certain defeat, he saw as an opportunity for God’s power to be revealed. Boldness does not mean recklessness, but it means trusting God enough to act when others shrink back. Each act of courage brings you closer to the opportunities designed for your growth and purpose.

Today, recognise that opportunities may not always come wrapped in comfort. They often appear in the form of challenges. Boldness is the key that turns challenges into breakthroughs and creates possibilities where fear saw none.

Listen and watch this episode of the Sure Word for Today on YouTube

Connect (Your Challenge and Response)

Your challenge may be avoiding opportunities because of fear of failure. Your response must be to take bold steps, trusting that God has equipped you to seize them.

Extend (Faith in Action)

Identify one opportunity you have been hesitating to pursue. Take a bold step toward it today, even if it is small. Boldness grows as you act in faith.

Reflection And Application

Write down a missed opportunity that fear caused you to avoid. What bold step could you take now to move forward in faith?

Inspirational Quote by Jefferson O Imgbi

"Boldness turns challenges into opportunities and opportunities into breakthroughs."

Listen and Watch this Episode of Inspirational Quotes by Jefferson on YouTube

Let Us Pray

Lord, give me the courage to act boldly in the face of opportunities. Help me to see challenges as doors to growth and breakthroughs. May my boldness honour You and open paths to new possibilities. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Here are the links to some of our YouTube Playlist:

Mental Health Conditions          Inspirational Quotes by Jefferson      Mental Illness and Recovery

A Final Thought with Jefferson   The Sure Word Audio and Video Blog Post    Living with Purpose
 
Overcoming Adversity                Faith and Despair               Inspiration for Uncertain Times

Words of Encouragement          The Bible Verse of the Day    Spiritual Motivation

Covid-19 & Coronavirus            Strength and Bravery          Conflicts And Resolution

Personal and Spiritual Growth    Time Management               The Sure Word Capsule
                 
Marriage and Relationship