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The Confirmation of Humble and Bold

1/20/2016

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After recovering from an eight and a half hour cancer surgery, the words humble and bold were often on my mind, and then God started writing them on my heart. While my body was going through some major physical adjustments and healing, my spirit was really undergoing a major overhaul. It was as if God had been operating on my attitude. He definitely was refining my soul and showing me things that (as much as I didn't want to see) I needed to see. I had been holding onto resentments, and foolishly believing I had the right to do so. I also hid a lot of my thoughts and convictions behind southern politeness and political correctness, which caused inner turmoil that wasn't healthy either. It led to outbursts from time to time, because when you hold things in for too long, it has a way of surfacing.

During my recovery, I kept saying, "We are all so fragile and we don't realize it!" to my friends and family, as they visited me during my two week stay in the hospital. The awesome realization that the Lord gives our hearts the ability to beat for a certain number of days, resonantly changed me for good. Time is a gift to be used wisely, and all our time here on earth is relatively short, whether we believe it or not. This moved me to write down what I had seen God doing in my life and to share with those needing encouragement. 

After confessing and repenting of the things that needed to change, I noticed such a peace and joy in my thoughts. It was shortly after, that my husband and I went on an evangelical outreach involving several different ministries coming together. During the prayer time, one of the speakers prayed aloud using the words, humble and bold. I knew as soon as I heard those words, that God was confirming the name for my blog.

In the fall of 2014, I was given a book by the Women's Ministry at the church, where I work. It was Timothy Keller's The Freedom Of Self-Forgetfulness and again, it was if God was speaking directly to my heart about how to move forward in a new season of my life. This book takes a close look at the ego in all of us, yet reveals how to ascertain an unexplainable joy that our egos cannot grasp.
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In January of 2015, humbleandbold.com began, and like a child craving their parent's approval, I was hoping for another nudge of assurance that I was following His will. Checking again, like I had searched so many times before to make sure the name was not already in use, I came across this video by Timothy Keller and it was a huge confirmation and a sweat kiss from my Father, The King, who had led me to this video the night before my first blog went out there. It was the third confirmation and reminded me of how Jesus, three times, asked Peter if he loved Him. If you know the story of how Peter denied Him three times, then you grasp the importance of Jesus giving Peter three more chances to declare his love for Him. So thankful that God gives us new opportunities to glorify Him, even after we have gotten it wrong!

It has now been a year since I published my first blog post! I can honestly say I never dreamed of blogging. How can you dream of something you never were really aware of until later in your adult life?  What I did dream of was using my creative gifts and talents in a meaningful way, that would impact people's lives for the better. Funny how God uses our dreams and brings them to pass in ways that we never would have imagined. He is good like that!

Would love to hear what dreams God has given you and how you've seen Him working in your life!

With Love,
Christina

Stay humble & BOLD!

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 King James Version (KJV)

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18 Comments
Christine Carter link
1/21/2016 06:41:05 am

WOW. What a story, Christina! I just love how God led you to this mission and affirmed for you, THREE times the purpose and plan to launch your blog. I pray you are healed and continuing the course for Him, my friend! Thank you for your reassuring words and transparent voice. Both touched me deeply. <3

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Christina Myers link
1/21/2016 07:04:26 am

Christine, thank you! Our God really does above and beyond more than we could ever imagine. So thankful for your voice and what God is doing through you, just awesome!

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Susan Shipe link
1/22/2016 11:12:24 am

And, you are using your gifts so very well. Our Father is pleased!

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Christina link
1/22/2016 12:45:53 pm

Susan, thank you for the encouraging words.

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Tara
1/22/2016 02:30:15 pm

I love how God confirms stuff in our lives. So cool! Great post!

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Christina link
2/2/2016 04:53:18 pm

Tara, yes, it is so cool! Thank you for reading and your encouragement.

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Karrilee link
1/22/2016 04:30:41 pm

Happy One Year Anniversary!!! God is so good to confirm His word to us... I just love that! I am nearing up on my tenth bloggy Anniversary... and still, He sends confirmations to keep me writing!

Blessings!

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Christina Myers link
2/2/2016 04:56:28 pm

Karrilee, thank you! Wow, congrats on your upcoming 10th anniversary of blogging. Love to read that He is still sending you confirmations.

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Gayl Wright link
1/22/2016 05:41:51 pm

Thanks for sharing your story, Christina! Congratulations on one year of blogging! I recently passed my second year and like you, I never dreamed of blogging. My daughter got me into it and I've been so grateful. It's a way to reach and encourage others and also to make new friends who also love Jesus. Blessings to you! Oh, I've read that book by Tim Keller and found it to be very helpful. I really get a lot out of his writings.

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Christina Myers link
2/2/2016 04:59:55 pm

Gayl, so glad to have met you through blogging! It is neat to read about your experiences and congrats on your second year!

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Andrea link
1/22/2016 06:17:29 pm

i think God is doing a work in me on the "humble" part :)

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Christina Myers link
2/2/2016 05:01:13 pm

I'm right there with you.:)

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Dianne Thornton link
1/23/2016 06:14:52 am

Congratulations, Christina! The book you mentioned sounds really good. I think look into it. I love how God used all of this to bring you to this place. He is amazing! Praying God continues to bless your efforts to share His love with the world!!

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Christina Myers link
2/2/2016 05:02:31 pm

Yes, He is amazing and thank you for the prayers and encouragement!

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Natalie @ Milk & Honey Faith link
1/20/2017 06:36:33 am

Congrats on your anniversary of writing for the Lord! God is so good! Had anyone told me a year ago what I'd be doing now I wouldn't be able to wrap my head around it. He is so able to turn things around.

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April Boyer link
1/20/2017 06:49:15 am

Wow. Christina, I can relate to your story on so many levels. I can only imagine your physical struggle and your soul search- and finding confirmation! What a joy!
Thanks!

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Hillary link
1/20/2017 09:07:53 am

Congratulations on starting this blog and staying the course. May God bless your work! I really enjoyed reading about your journey of realizing your goal in Him.

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Joy DeKok link
1/20/2017 10:59:08 am

A physical recovery and a spiritual dream born! Wow. I'm so grateful.

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