brave

[bookaholicgirl]

It's odd...for the last couple of years, I've pretty much steered away from most contemporary Christian music (exceptions being Selah and Fernando Ortega). I found it trite, bubble-gum-esque, and just not musically what I wanted. But this summer, I find myself turning on the local Christian station while driving places. Perhaps it's the realization that pretty soon, I won't have that option. Perhaps my musical tastes are expanding. One song that I've heard a lot this summer is "Brave" by Nichole Nordeman. Whenever I hear it, it makes me think about the Peace Corps, and the fact that if it weren't for God, I wouldn't have applied and I wouldn't be able to make it on my own, but that with Him, I can step out in faith on this new adventure.

The gate is wide
The road is paved in moderation
The crowd is kind
And quick to pull you in
Welcome to the middle ground
It’s safe and sound and
Until now it’s where I’ve been

‘Cause it’s been fear that ties me down to everything
But it’s been love, Your love, that cuts the strings

Chorus:
So long, status quo
I think I just let go
You make me want to be brave
The way it always was
Is no longer good enough
You make me want to be brave
Brave

I am small
And I speak when spoken to
But I am willing to risk it all
I saw Your name
Just Your name and I’m ready to jump
Even ready to fall

Chorus:

Why did I take this vow of compromise?
Why did I try to keep it all inside?
I’ve never known a fire that didn’t begin with a flame
Evry storm will start with just a drop of rain
But if You believe in me that changes everything