#AtoZChallenge - Proverbs 31 and Being Bold

bold - not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; beyond the usual limits of conventional thought or action.

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Verses from Proverbs 31 that deal with being BOLD:

25) Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

This thing we call life is not a kiddie ride at the amusement park.  It takes strength of body and/or soul.  As I read this verse, I think of an ancient soldier getting ready for war by putting on his armor.  Having that protection, whether it be armor or honor or prayer, can help us lunge into the fray with BOLDNESS.

27.  She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

Why do you think financial professionals always talk about having a six-month cushion of savings?  Why are 'prepper' shows so popular?  Because sometimes, you-know-what happens and if you are prepared for the future (insofar as you are capable), you can act take care of yourself and your family BOLDly even if that same stuff hits the fan.

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Please share with us how you are BOLD, how you will be BOLD or a situation in which you would like to be BOLD.  Somebody visiting the porch today needs to read what you have to comment!

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#AtoZChallenge - Altruism and Proverbs 31

(thanks to Jeremy @ Being Retro for the original button design, to dictionary.com for the definitions, and to picmonkey.com for the ability to customize the graphics.)

altruistic - unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others

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Two verses from Proverbs 31 show altruism:

15.  She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household and a portion to her maidens.

These are the people we know - our family, our friends.  We get up early to make them breakfast, we stay up all night with them when they are sick.  We drive across town to give them a ride when their car is not working.

20.  She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.

Most of these people?  We probably don't know them.  When asked to deny ourselves or change our goals for the welfare of someone we don't know, it gets more difficult.

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It's not a matter of time, talent, or money.  Everyone has something they can give or do to make someone else's life a little better - today! Maybe it's a meal for a homeless family.  Maybe it's money for a cause or arts organization.  Maybe it's a kind word to someone who has had a hard day.

Every single person reading this post, every single blogger participating the the A to Z Challenge, every single person in the world can do something to make the world a little better ... for everybody.

So, how are you going to altruistically change the world today?  Inspire us in the comments!