Scripture
(Proverbs 22:13) The sluggard says, “There is a lion outside, I shall be killed in the streets.”
Observation
This is a humerous view of fear's paralyzing influence. We avoid actions because so many things "could" go wrong! We call it caution. God dismisses it as laziness. Then He encourages us directly (verses 17-21): "Incline your ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my knowledge, for it will be pleasant if you keep them within you, if all of them are ready on your lips. That your trust may be in the Lord, I have made them known to you today, even to you. Have I not written for you excellent things of counsel and knowledge, to make you know what is right and true, that you may give a true answer to those who sent you?"
Application
Dare I be a confident person? Dare I trust that His words have specific meaning to me? Dare I believe that God's Spirit can "fit" His words to my lips? Yes, I believe God is that good, that able, that willing.
Prayer
Lord, You have encouraged me to keep moving forward boldly and with faith. My confidence doesn't rest on me, but on Your love and Your ability to redirect my steps according to Your designs. So, what do You have planned for today? I can hardly wait....I'm diving in.
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