- December 9, 2025
- 6:50 am
God’s Boldness in the Midst of Life’s Chaos
This is part two of my recent testimony about God’s faithfulness, protection, and boldness in the midst of life’s chaos. You can read part one here.
Last Thursday was a day full of emotions. My brother passed away a few years ago, and it would have been his 35th birthday; it was also our year-end function at work. I’ve always been a shy person, but God ordained that I work in marketing, a role that requires me to interact with people. For years, I would stress over calls or meetings, running conversations over and over in my head before I even spoke.
For the past few months, I’ve been asking the Lord for boldness (Proverbs 28:1: “The wicked flee when no one pursues, But the righteous are bold as a lion.”). And that Thursday, I saw His answer in action.
Our company has around 500 employees, most of whom are based at clients and rarely seen in the office. I booked a photographer for the year-end function to capture memories of the evening, but no one knew that photos were happening at the banner area. So I took a deep breath and went table to table, inviting people to come and take photos.
At the first table, I was nervous. But as I introduced myself and spoke, something incredible happened, people welcomed me, chatted with me, and expressed delight at finally putting a face to the emails I had sent them throughout the year.
I walked away in awe. A few years ago, I wouldn’t have had the courage to do this at all. I would have hidden at my table or avoided the interaction completely. But in that moment, I realized something: God was answering my prayer. He was giving me boldness.
This wasn’t just about presenting work, which I’ve grown more comfortable doing over the years. This was personal. This was relational. And I could feel the Lord’s hand guiding my words, softening hearts, and opening doors to connection (Joshua 1:9: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”).
Boldness in the Everyday Moments
The following week, after the car accident, we were on holiday at a resort. One evening, the resort hosted a bingo night. My friends and I were the only ones willing to play, so I decided to walk up to another table and invite strangers to join us.
What happened next was amazing. Conversations flowed, deep, meaningful discussions about life, beliefs, and perspectives, lasting until 3 AM. The next day, I spotted a group playing 30 Seconds at the restaurant. I walked past to go to the restroom, but I felt compelled to say hi. One invitation later, I was sitting among twenty strangers, playing, laughing, and connecting.
And this wasn’t a one-time occurrence. Throughout the week, walking around the resort, I would be greeted by name by people I barely knew, all because I had the courage to say hi first.
During these conversations, I realized something profound about myself. For many years, I lived under the lie that my feelings were too much, that I wasn’t allowed to express them, and should just “build a bridge and get over it.” As a child, I often bottled up my emotions. Over the years, with the Lord’s guidance, healing, and constant work in my life, I have learned to process, express, and release what’s in my heart.
That week, as I spoke with complete strangers about life and the deepest things, things people might not even share on a first date, I recognized how far I’ve come. I am now a complete open book. I wear my emotions on my sleeve. I don’t shy away from admitting my mistakes, my imperfections, or my struggles. And somehow, a girl who once felt too scared to ask a waiter for water was now sitting with strangers, sharing her life’s journey openly, freely, and without fear.
It was a week of awe and wonder, and I could see God’s hand in it all. He has set me free to be bold not only in action, but in heart and spirit, reflecting 2 Corinthians 3:17: “Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.”
Fear of Man vs. Fear of God
Fear of man is real (Proverbs 29:25: “The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.”). It makes us hesitate, doubt, and shrink back. For years, I’ve prayed for the Lord to replace the fear of man with the fear of God.
And during this week, something inside me shifted. Suddenly, I had boldness, the confidence to approach people I didn’t know, to speak, to connect. It wasn’t me. It was Him.
Sometimes we have expectations that people won’t like us or that we’ll be rejected. But even Jesus was hated by many (John 15:18: “If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you.”). Why should we fear man when God is for us? (Romans 8:31: “If God is for us, who can be against us?”)
A Prayer of Gratitude
Thank You, Lord, for hearing my prayer and giving me boldness.
Thank You, Lord, that I am set free from the fear of man.
Thank You, Lord, that You use me to make an impact, no matter how small, on the lives of others.
Even in chaos, even after accidents and breakdowns, You are faithful. Even when life feels overwhelming, You are teaching me to trust, to step out, and to shine Your light.
May this boldness continue to grow in me, so that Your love, joy, and peace reach people who need it, one conversation at a time (Matthew 5:16: “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”).
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