Bold

"But He knows where I am going.  And when He tests me, I will come out as pure as gold.  For I have stayed on God's paths; I have followed His ways and not turned aside.  I have not departed from His commands, but have treasured His words more than daily food."  Job 23: 10-12

Can I be bold, like Job?  And state his faith and claim for myself?  Out loud?  Written down?  In public?  That bold?  

Because I so completely resonate with this scripture.

The test -- not as severe as Job's.  Nowhere near.  But crushing nevertheless.  Yet, here I am, not crushed, but refined. 

God's paths are my commitment... my life.  Straight down the walk.  No veering.  No doubting.

God's Word -- treasured words.  Repeating, reflecting, reminding myself of life-sustaining words.  Rescue words.  More life-giving than food.

So I will be Job-bold.  I will make his claim and for myself.  God knows where I am going.  He will not fail me, which is why I can be so bold.