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<v SPEAKER_00>Sharing your faith can sometimes feel intimidating.

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<v SPEAKER_00>You may worry about saying the wrong thing or wonder how someone may respond.

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<v SPEAKER_00>But the early followers of Jesus face the same tension.

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<v SPEAKER_00>In Acts 4, the believers prayed together after facing opposition.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Instead of asking for safety or comfort, they asked God for something different.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Acts 4.29 says, Now Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Notice what they asked for.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Courage to keep sharing the message of Jesus.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Not necessarily easier circumstances, but boldness.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Today we are going to ask God to give us that same boldness.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Take a moment to quiet your heart and remember that God is with you.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Give me courage to speak about you.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Use my life to point others to Christ.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Thank you for inviting me into your mission.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Amen.