Bold Courage

This little one ...has  bold courage.She is my firstborn.  She came into the world in a snowstorm. And since then she hasn't stopped.In 2004, we were gathered for family devotions.  Our church was preparing for a short-term trip to Columbia, SA and we were talking about the trip.  Before we prayed, Sara Maria said to me, "Mom, can I really ask God for anything?I said "Sure, Honey. God might answer 'Yes.' But he might also answer 'No' or 'Wait.'"And as we prayed that night, here was Sara Maria's prayer. "God, would you open the way for me to go to Columbia."Immediately I knew God's answer. And it wasn't "Yes." But I was wrong.That trip was right in line with what God was already doing in Sara Maria's life, and what he continues to do.Bold courage.She's all grown up and married now.With a fabulous friends that I have come to know and love.A beautiful musician with a desire to see God use music to open up the hearts of children and give them hope.Bold courage. This daughter of mine. Happy 22nd! I love you!

"And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness, 3while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness. Acts 4:29-31