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[00:00:09] Welcome back to another edition of the Weekday podcast. I'm so grateful you're here today. If there's anything we can join you in praying for, drop us a
[email protected] well, today we're continuing our series where we're trying to help you identify what is your word of the year. In other words, when Sunday comes around and we have Rock Sunday, we what is that word? And so every day this week I've been taking a different category of words. Monday was intentionality. Yesterday was all about trust. But today the category is courageous action.
[00:00:39] Now, the scripture for Today is from Joshua 1, verse 9, and this is what it says. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged, for the Lord God will be with you wherever you go. Now, there's a moment in Joshua where the river does not part, when they talk about crossing at parts, when they actually step into the water. And so the reminder today is that movement really does matter.
[00:01:04] Action matters. Obedience often comes before clarity. Now, some of us know the step that God has for us. We felt that nudge. Maybe it's last year or for years. And so you've sensed it, you've thought about it. But maybe for whatever reason, you haven't taken that next step yet. And so maybe your word this year might be about movement. Maybe it is about courageous action. And so today I just want to give you some words that fall underneath this category. This is not an exhaustive list, but as you think about your word, if you felt stuck and you know that you need to take a step, here's some words to think about. 1. Is courage, taking a step even while you still feel afraid, like even when you're afraid to step out. Or another word is boldness, living your faith out loud, not quietly on the sidelines. Or maybe it's simply the word step where you're focusing on the next right move instead of the whole journey. Or maybe it's go leaving comfort to follow God where he leads. Maybe it's forward choosing progress instead of staying stuck. Or obey acting on what God has already shown you, or initiate starting the conversation, or the change that you've been avoiding. Or how about risk trusting God to move into the unknown or serve stepping in to make a difference for someone else. Maybe lead using your influence for good. Or speak saying what needs to be said with grace and truth. Or forgive taking the brave step to release resentment. Or how about persevere, refusing to quit when things get hard. So the question I want you to sit with today is what step have you been sensing God asking you to take but you've held back on? Because the thing is, you don't need the whole plan. You often just need a step. And so today, maybe your word has to do with courageous action, and maybe one of these will spark an idea of what your word could be. Well, thanks for being with us today. I hope you'll join us back here tomorrow as we talk about the next category as we prepare for Rock Sunday. Have a great day, Sam.
