Fear often walks beside faith. Yet, as believers, we are called not to run from fear but to rise above it—anchored in the Spirit of God. The two devotionals on boldness and courage reveal that true strength is not the absence of fear, but faith’s decision to move forward anyway. Whether you are learning to live boldly in Christ or to measure courage by what matters more than fear, these prompts invite you to reflect deeply, write honestly, and realign your heart with the Word of God.
Journaling Prompts Inspired by “Rooted Courage: Living Boldly Through the Spirit of Christ”
What does boldness in Christ look like in your life right now? Describe moments when you have hesitated to speak or act in faith.
2 Timothy 1:7 reminds us that God’s Spirit gives us power, love, and self-control. Which of these three do you most need to lean into this season?
How do you define the difference between confidence in yourself and boldness in the Spirit?
Reflect on a time when obedience required courage. How did God meet you in that moment?
What fears often silence your voice or delay your action, and what truth from Scripture can replace them?
How can you begin “fanning into flame” the gifts God has placed within you, as Paul told Timothy?
Who in your life models quiet, Spirit-led boldness, and what can you learn from their example?
Read Acts 4:13. What would it mean for others to “recognize that you have been with Jesus”?
What daily habit could help you stay rooted in Christ so your boldness is sustained by His presence, not your emotions?
How do humility and boldness work together in your walk of faith? Write a prayer asking God to balance both in you.
Journaling Prompts Inspired by “When Faith Outweighs Fear: Choosing Courage Rooted in God”
What fear has God been inviting you to face instead of flee? How does your faith challenge that fear today?
Reflect on the quote, “Courage is not the absence of fear, but the assessment that something else is more important than fear.” What “something else” has God placed before you that is worth the risk?
In moments when fear feels overwhelming, what Scripture can you declare to remind yourself of God’s steady presence?
How can surrender—not strength—become the foundation of your courage?
Recall a time when God called you to obedience even though the outcome was uncertain. What did you learn about trust?
Where do you feel God asking you to begin again, and what fears try to convince you it’s too late?
When have you mistaken fear for wisdom or caution? What truth could realign your perception of both?
Think of someone in Scripture who displayed courageous faith. How does their story mirror your current season?
What daily practices—prayer, journaling, worship—help you keep your courage rooted in Christ rather than in control?
Write a declaration of courage for this season of your life, beginning with the words: “Even when I am afraid…”
Every journal entry becomes an altar—an offering of honesty, surrender, and transformation. Let your pages bear witness to a faith that refuses to shrink, a heart that chooses obedience over fear, and a spirit that trusts the God who calls you to new beginnings.