Surprise! I’m back with a second video. It turns out that what all the brave ones say is true: bravery isn’t the absence of fear; it’s choosing to do your thing despite the fear. That’s what makes it brave!
The first half of this video is about how bravery and fear go together, and the second half is about asking God to put His glory on display in your broken places. Which, as it turns out, is a very brave thing to do!
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The verse I read in the second half:
Maybe your brave thing today is inviting God to put His glory on display in your storm-tossed places. I’m joining you! And as we see the beauty rise from the brokenness, let’s be sure to tell others about it. That’s part of how we make His glory known.
With all of my brave and beautiful heart,
P.S. Encouragement fuels bravery. I wouldn’t be here without you, Bravehearted Beauties! Thank you for every bit of strength you’ve sent my way!
Jennifer - Linsey–I don’t comment often (which I know I should) but today I really felt called to tell you that you are one of the bravest people I know. You inspire me–I don’t want to do a 1 time brave thing–I want to keep being brave. Thank you so much for blessing me by sharing your heart. XO Jennifer
Bravehearted Beauty - I love knowing that you’re reading along with me, Jennifer. What a sweet gift to my heart. I love that you want to live a brave life, not just do a one time brave thing. Me, too! We just have to keep encouraging each other to step into whatever little brave thing that’s before us this day. Someday, it will all add up to a lifetime of brave! Miss you!
Lucille - Thank you Linsey for sharing that verse and your heart. It is so true that through the trials his glory is put on display and that is awesome perspective to keep in mind through the trials we face. What an amazing encouragement to know that that was Christ’s heart and response through his greatest trial, also! I sure needed that encouragement today. 🙂
Bravehearted Beauty - I’m so glad you felt encouraged, Lucille, and thank you for encouraging me with your comment! Blessings to you!
Dianne - I really appreciate these videos. Thank you! Lindsey I feel like God has helped me to be brave every day just by allowing me to carry on and smile. I lost my husband 2 years ago at a young age. ( We are a little older than you but certainly not old enough to have faced this loss.) I have been gifted by God with great optimism and faith, family and friends. I feel brave each day I live without my partner and help my children do the same.
Bravehearted Beauty - Dianne, I am so honored to carry this little piece of your story with you. And I ache over the way you’ve had to be brave without your husband. I admire you. Thank you for sharing…and for being here with me.