Brave, You make me want to be brave.
Are you brave? Is there someone in your life who makes you want to be brave?
Most of us have dreams and goals that inspire us. All too often, though, those same dreams that excite us and keep us going also scare us because they mean we need to step out of our comfort zone to achieve them.
Nichole Nordeman seems to understand these conflicting emotions. From the lyrics of this song I'd say she has lived with the same fears and struggles a lot of us have. She sings in this song: "'Cause it's been fear that ties me down to everything But it's been love, your love, that cuts the strings"
On her website Nichole dedicates this song "For Charlie, who rearranged my fearful heart." Do you have someone who rearranges your fearful heart? Do you have someone in your life who believes in you and will love you no matter what you do or how badly you fall? Someone who challenges you to be better than you are now and encourages you to follow your dreams? We all need someone like that. My wife is that person for me.
Whether or not you have someone like that in your life that you can touch and see, God wants to be that kind of person for you. It amazes me how many verses there are in the bible where God encourages us to "be strong and courageous."
My favorite "Be strong and brave" verse is from Daniel:
The one who looked like a man touched me again and gave me strength. He said, "Daniel, don't be afraid. God loves you very much. Peace be with you. Be strong now; be courageous."
When he spoke to me, I became stronger and said, "Master, speak, since you have given me strength."Daniel 10:18 (NCV)
God created you for a purpose and He has given you a dream to match that purpose. Now be strong and courageous in Him and He will help you build your dreams.
Lyrics:
The gate is wide
The road is paved in moderation
The crowd is kind and quick to pull you in
Welcome to the middle ground
You’re safe and sound and
Until now, it’s where I’ve been
'Cause it's been fear that ties me down to everything
But it's been love, your love, that cuts the strings
So long status quo
I think I just let go
You make me want to be brave
The way it always was
Is no longer good enough
You make me want to be brave
Brave, brave
I am small
And I speak when I'm spoken to
But I am willing to risk it all
I say your name
Just your name and I'm ready to jump
Even ready to fall…
Why did I take this vow of compromise?
Why did I try to keep it all inside?
I've never known a fire that didn't begin with a flame
Every storm will start with just a drop of rain
But if you believe in me, that changes everything
