Galatians 1:1 ” Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by a man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead…”

To often I have found myself shying away from difficult situations because of my insecurity.  I feel that I haven’t done enough to gain authority to actually have someone listen when I try to speak into their life.  If you are anything like me (or have a “friend” who may be like me who must remain nameless), let me guide you to the opening line in Paul’s letter to the church in Galatia.  It’s a game changer when you realize that your authority isn’t in your own talent, ability, or past accomplishments, but in the one whom you have submitted your life too.  Even Paul, who had every right to flaunt his resume, instead rested in the fact that his authority came from “Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead.”

Find your authority in Him and you will find your boldness on this earth!