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You Make Me Brave

You make me brave ---8,305 miles away from home. You make me brave ---flying in an airplane over the vast ocean. You make me brave ---in a culture that isn't my own. You make me brave ---to share the love of Christ around the world. You make me brave ---going into the unknown. The Lord has asked me to step out onto the waves. He has asked me to step outside of my comfort. He has asked me to face some of my fears. He has asked me to trust Him as I step out onto the waves. He has asked me to take a leap of faith in trusting Him to go overseas on a mission trip to Kenya, Africa.  Ever since I was a child, I have known that God was calling me to Africa. I've always felt the tug--the pull--toward the beautiful continent. A few years ago, I had the opportunity to go to Swaziland! But at the last minute, it was made clear that the Lord was not telling me to "go." He was telling me to "stay."  Stay and love. Stay and serve. Stay and be. St