Courageous

The only way we'll ever stand

Is on our knees with lifted hands

Make us courageous

Lord, make us courageous

Seek justice

Love mercy

Walk humbly with your God

These lyrics are from "Courageous" written by Casting Crowns.

I know this song was originally written for the movie Courageous and mainly focuses on getting men to step up and become courageous men of God. Yet, every time I hear this song. This part of the song always jumps out at me.

We are being called to come to God on our knees with our hands held out waiting for his call. Whether be keeping the accounts balanced, greeting guest, or working with all the campers who come to camp. But, it could also be a calling of go to India and serve along side others who are helping women get back on their feet, or leaving the comforts of the known routine into the unknown of what God has for you and keeping you on your toes to be able to grow, trust and, like the song says, walk humbly with your God.

As Christians that is something we are all striving for is to be courageous; by stepping out of our comfort zones to show others the love of Christ and to share the Grace we freely accepted when we understood what Christ did for us over 2000 years ago. We may not always be welcomed with open arms, but that is when we need to continually go to God praying for those around us and continually be the light in the darkness.

In thinking about the light in the darkness I think of what is happening around the world and all the Christians around the world who have to hide and meet in secret. They still go out and spread the word to others in their countries. To me that is courageous. They can be beaten, ridicule, or even worse killed, but because their hearts are so on fire for God they will do whatever it takes to grow God’s church. That is something we should be doing more of. If you haven’t read Frances Chan’s book, Crazy Love, I would highly recommend it. He shares about people in his life who are super crazy in love for God and shares some of their life journeys and what God has done in their lives. There are many parts in the book that will convict you. Yes, I threw the book across my room several times while reading the book. Other parts will inspire you. All in all, I see this as a book that captures the needing to be courageous and seeking justice, showing love, mercy, and grace, and walking humbly with God.

As this fall season continues, I know I look forward to all the challenges God puts on my plate and seeking what God has in stored for me after this fall season and awaits for me when I head back to the east coast.