A Prayer for Boldness to Stand for Biblical Values | Your Daily Prayer

📖 Acts 4:29 (NIV) “Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness.”

Updated Jul 02, 2025

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In a world where truth is often challenged and compromise feels easier, standing for biblical values requires courage, clarity, and deep reliance on the Holy Spirit. Just like the early church, we are called to speak truth—not arrogantly, but boldly and graciously. This devotional offers a prayer for those who want to be faithful in word and witness—unafraid to represent Christ in their homes, communities, and culture. Lord God, Thank You for the truth of Your Word that never changes. In a time when biblical truth is often opposed or misunderstood, I ask for boldness to stand for biblical values with both conviction and compassion. Help me not to be silent when I should speak. Let my words reflect Your wisdom and my actions reflect Your grace. When fear rises, remind me that I am not alone—Your Spirit empowers and goes before me. Teach me to speak the truth in love. To hold fast to righteousness without becoming self-righteous. To represent You well in how I live, love, and lead. Let me be like those in Acts 4:29 who prayed for boldness—not comfort—when faced with resistance. May my life point others to Jesus and stand firm in the foundation of Scripture. In Your mighty name, Amen.

Originally published July 02, 2025.

Amanda Idleman is a writer whose passion is encouraging others to live joyfully. She writes devotions for Your Nightly Prayer, Crosswalk Couples Devotional, Your Daily Prayer, and more. She has work published with Her View from Home, on the MOPS Blog, and is a regular contributor for Crosswalk.com, Biblestudytools.com, and Christianity.com. She has most recently published a devotional, Comfort: A 30 Day Devotional Exploring God's Heart of Love for Mommas, alongside her husband’s companion devotional, Shepherd. You can find out more about Amanda on her Facebook Page or follow her on Instagram.