241205 Bravery

 Bravery

I think the rarest commodity's 

Not gold or gems, but bravery

For being brave's in short supply 

Instead, we're timid, fearful, shy

Most seek a life that is risk-free

Where there's no need for bravery

To be brave's not absence of fear

It's doing it, though fear is here

Going through life being afraid

Is not the kind of life God's made

So, if I pray to grow a spine

Then what I want's the biblical kind

The kind that a young David had

Who slew a giant while yet a lad

The kind given to Daniel when

He sat inside a lion's den 

The kind that Moses had in place 

Confronting Pharaoh face to face

The kind that Jesus carried 'round

Though led him to a thorny crown 

Instead of shaking in their sandals

They gave their fears to God to handle

And trusted him to lead the way

So, bravely faced their fears each day

That's also case for you and me

If we're in need of bravery

For what we fear's not held at bay 

Because we choose to run away

So, face what you are fearful of

By facing first the Lord above

And trust each task he's called you to

He'll equip you perfectly to do

Not with shepherd's staff or stone and sling

But with what faith in Father brings

Thus, your own giants bravely slay

And like a hero save the day