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Approaching God with courage and confidence

A message on approaching God with courage, dependence, expectation and gratitude, grounded in His mercy and strength.

The Call to Come Boldly

Prayer is not a timid whisper to a distant God but an invitation to step confidently into His presence. Our boldness is not based on personal strength or moral standing but on Jesus’ perfect sacrifice and unending mercy.

  1. Approach boldly.
    • Bold prayers are not self-confident; they are God-confident.
    • We rely on Christ’s access to the Father, not our own worthiness.
    • Confidence in prayer grows from faith in God’s character, not from our eloquence or effort.
  2. We depend deeply.
    • We only exist because of God’s grace and mercy.
    • Every answered prayer is a reminder of our need for Him.
    • True dependence leads to humility and rest in His provision.
  3. Believe expectantly.
    • When there is nothing you can do, then you find what prayer can do.
    • God often works beyond what we can see or imagine.
    • Expectant faith looks past circumstance and clings to promise.
  4. Thank Him gratefully.
    • Gratitude anchors our hearts in God’s goodness.
    • Thanksgiving turns prayer from petition to worship.
    • A grateful spirit reveals trust that God is always at work, even in waiting.

Insight

  • Boldness in prayer begins with confidence in Jesus, not ourselves.
  • Dependence deepens our relationship with God and reminds us of His sustaining grace.
  • Expectant faith keeps us steady when we cannot see the outcome.
  • Gratitude transforms prayer into worship and nurtures peace in every circumstance.