As a young girl I would picture soldiers or a knight fighting a dragon to save a princess. Then when I got in my teens I thought maybe it was a boy who would sweep me off my feet.
I didn't seem to realize that God was the bravery I needed, and he lived inside if me.
I have struggled my whole life with anxiety and a fear of being inadequate. I have heard it all; from anxiety is a sin to put your trust in Jesus. I realized that is a lot easier said than done and thankfully God knows my heart and knows my struggles. He knows I have always tried to be brave. But without Him it is impossible.
At this stage in my life I have had to be brave for a lot of things. From moving several times, and then moving away alone, to transferring schools and being out of my comfort zone again. Then to singing on new worship teams and stepping out in faith that God made me for worship and that glorifying him is my destiny. Every step, no matter how small has taken bravery. Bravery from God. Peace from God. Trusting God.
And He has never let me down. I learned that it is so much easier to embrace the waves then run from them, because regrets leave me feeling unfulfilled.
Again, I am just journaling on here so I can look back someday. But I challenge you to be brave. To follow Him wherever He leads. It will be glorious, even if it is only you and Him...that's truly all you need.
-Alexis Grace
(I encourage you to look up "You Make Me Brave" by Amanda Cook, it's my life song right now)
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