Brave.

You make me brave.

Sometimes we have to be brave to make the decision that we aren't sure is right.

Sometimes we have to be brave to get out of bed each day even though our soul is downhearted.

Sometimes we have to be brave to trust in the love of God that we cannot always see.

Sometimes we have to be brave and talk to that person who might think we are a little strange for doing it.

Sometimes we have to be brave and move across the country to a brand new place.

Sometimes we have to be brave and stay right where we are.

Sometimes we have to be brave and simply let go.



My favorite part of the song that has inspired this whole post says the following:

You make me brave
You make me brave
You called me beyond the shore
Into the waves

You make me brave
You make me brave
No fear can hinder now 
The love that made a way

You make me brave
You make me brave
You called me beyond the shore
Into the waves

You make me brave
You make me brave
No fear can hinder now 
The promises You've made

What a magnificent and merciful truth-that when we are fearful, we can be BRAVE because of the love of Jesus Christ. We do not need to be afraid. We were made to be brave.