The Gate — J Calaway — Make Today Count -- Bold Love & Prayer

“Bold love is obedience in action, even when emotions hesitate.”

Key Truth

Bold love does not wait for emotions to agree—it prays and obeys anyway.

Prayer aligns the heart so obedience can move forward.

Scripture Focus

John 14:15

Love for Christ is proven through obedience.

Luke 22:42

Jesus prayed through hesitation and chose God’s will.

Romans 5:5

God’s love is poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit.

James 1:22

Faith requires action, not just agreement.

Philippians 2:13

God gives both the desire and the strength to obey.

Key Takeaways

Emotions may hesitate, but obedience must lead.

Prayer strengthens hearts when feelings resist.

Bold love is Spirit-empowered, not emotion-driven.

Prayer moves faith from intention to action.

Obedience honors God even before feelings follow.

Make Today Count — Challenge

What has God already asked you to do that your emotions are delaying?

This week:

Pray before reacting

Obey even when you feel unsure

Trust God to align your heart after you step forward

Bold love prays first—and acts in faith.