I’m Committed To Doing Brave Stuff
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So much of our journey has been in this mode of survival.
Survival is brave. You get beat up in survival.
Aly and I truly believe we are on the verge of being able to be brave in other ways.
We are believing in God’s plan for us.
Committed to being Brave as we begin to look toward coming on the offensive with God’s story.
There are moments to just sit back and survive the attack.
That day for us is coming to an end.
Not sure when the push goes public but I truly believe we are about to have the chance to push God’s plan ahead.
For now we will continue to ‘Do Brave Stuff’ as we wait.
Let’s talk, what does ‘Doing Brave Stuff’ look like for you?
Just writing it will give you chills.
Leave your answer below in the comments.
Josh Taylor
I'm Aly's husband. Bella's dad. Director of Development. Writer. Speaker.
4 Comments
Doing brave stuff to me is when you take the step forward without knowing for absolute positive that your not stepping off a cliff . You are praying there is water at the bottom if you do! When you are trusting God so much and doing what you know inside your soul God is telling you then it becomes this trust thing that requires bravery because without it you would never move or you may even retreat. Bravery is not letting the fear you feel inside you take over! Bravery is such a big word for just one moment of absolute trust in a plan that you cannot think through and know the outcome of, yet you are taking that step anyway!
Elaine, I agree with you.
You’re last sentence sums it up, taking steps when you cannot see the final outcome.
Josh,
So glad you asked this question and it’s a hard one for me but a good one for me to talk about. You know the theme of my testimony has been “Coming to terms with who we really are”. Doing brave stuff for me has been overcoming the shame of addiction and who I had become in that addiction. It has taken the last 3yrs of honesty with myself and my family to see mmyself through God’s eyes again. I’ve had the privilege of working with new onset addicts and alcoholics in the last 2 yrs and began to make a difference again in others and most importantly my family. It has taken doing brave stuff to see my family restored completely and can’t thank God enough for all he has taught us along the way. Doing brave stuff for me this week was accepting a position as director of the first safe house(for women in treatment) in West Monroe. My life has taken such a beautiful turn for the better in every way as I’ve surrendered to being brave. What I walked through 3yrs ago was nothing short of horrific at times,requiring blood,sweat and tears! I’ve survived moments of utter defeat and wanting to scream why God,why this and why me?! but I was brave enough to eventually say why not me. My story didn’t end there and now I am blessed enough to see the bigger picture. Such deep love and prayers to you both.
Mrs.Patti
Patti, that is awesome to hear about your new adventure.
I am sure there are many men and women who will benefit from your story of God touching your life and your family.
BTW, I have enjoyed getting to spend some time with JR at workouts. Have a great week!