When I finally announced to my family and friends that I was going on the World Race next year, I was filled with many encouraging opinions. Most of which were “You are so brave, Sabrina!”
What is the definition of Brave?
“Ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage”
Synonym:
Courageous, fearless, valiant, valorous, intrepid, heroic, lionhearted, bold, daring, daredevil, adventurous
If I can be honest for just one second here, I would admit that I sometimes feel the opposite of brave when I think about the current season I am in. I feel more fearful than fearless. I feel more reckless than bold. There are so many emotions that are flooding through my head at any given moment. But that is when I choose to dive deeper and closer to my Father who has called me into deep waters rather than letting fear take me captive. When I use this opportunity to completely surrender, the Lord never fails to comfort and assure me that I am not alone and I will never be alone. As long as I can walk by faith and not by sight, I will be okay.
One of my favorite songs is ‘Oceans’ by Hillsong United. That song in particular is so powerful to me and has been resonating with me like it never has before:
Spirit lead me where my trust is without boarders,
Let me walk upon the waters
Wherever you would call me
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
And my faith will be made stronger
In the presence of my Savior
That is exactly what I have been praying and asking the Lord for. I have prayed countless prayers for His will to be done in my life. And in return he has called me into deep waters and out of the comfort and safety that I am so accustomed to.
But that is okay, because He promises that my faith will be made stronger. And who better to walk to than the one who commands the waves!
If the Lord called me upon the water, he will not let me drown but rather drown my fears & doubts.
