Be Brave
May 24, 2017:
Two and a half years ago, God started a slow, yet consistently steady work in me. I didn't know I would get cancer, but he was preparing me for that…and much more. My whole life, I’ve struggled with being brave and having courage. I'd been failing. God’s definition of brave for me was different than mine. He wanted first for me to accept the fact that I need to practice being still…to learn to sit and rest in stillness. Then, to discover and know for myself the benefits that would come from such a state. He was about to pour into me and it could be an uncomfortable place unless I chose to be brave. He knew that! Would I be willing to be obedient and rely on faith alone? After obedience, courage was waiting for me. I know this is not my last cancer battle. I'll need much more courage next time. Along with it, I'll carry the memories, and emotional, psychological struggles of my life, knowing I experienced all of it, in large part because I was not brave. He tried…I rebelled, again and again.
"Who will carry my cross home?” I will! I will carry my cross home. How dare I not be grateful for all that is on my cross to carry? Count it all Joy! (James 1). It was all given to me in love! It's a responsibility and a privilege.
Step out in courage... be brave, Donna!