You Make Me Brave - Lyrics - Bethel Music

I recently was given a book entitled, "Let's all be Brave. Living Life with everything you have." its written by Annie F Downs.  If you haven't read it, I highly suggest it.  Its written in a "coffee shop" style blog of Annie's experience with life.  She talks about courage, bravery and putting one foot in front of the other.  It sounds simple but oh how complex it really is.

She starts by telling us that there is that "one thing" that God is calling you to do.  She emphasizes that we already know what this "thing" is but we are hesitant to take the next step.  I immediately knew what my "one thing" is.  I have only spoken it to one friend because it is totally out of my comfort zone.  As I continued to read Annie's book, I realized that my "one thing" is something that God has placed in my life journey even now.  Tonight, God brought me one step closer to my "one thing."  He is calling me to be brave in little ways now so that when the big things come, I won't be so overwhelmed.

This song reminds me of that bravery.  He has given me a desire in my heart and He will equip me each step of the way.  I won't know the complete journey at the beginning because lets face it, I would tuck my tail and run the other way.  (Remember Jonah???)  But the baby steps are much easier to follow.

I had dinner with a group of friends tonight.  My new "young mommy friends" as I call them.  They are young moms who need a break.  Some of us "veteran moms" decided to set aside one night each month for a dinner club.  We meet the second Monday of each month at a little coffee and sandwich shop.  Ladies are invited and we always have a different crowd.  As I looked around the table tonight it struck me that this is a step towards my "one thing" that God is calling me to be brave in.  You see: Two years ago I would have said "no" to dinner with friends.  I would have been the queen of excuses.  One year ago, I was so broken I couldn't see outside my little world.  I clung to safe people for dear life.  Now I am a part of gathering women together to share a meal.  Share a meal... yes, thats all we do.  We share a meal and share our lives with each other.

That is my step... being brave and courageous.  Taking one step at a time.  Where my "one thing" will take me is far beyond my comprehension but it is there.  Step by step, day by day until one day I will find myself in the middle of my "one thing."