restored

stop hiding your scars,

Because they tell a story of redemption. 

Start talking about them, 

Because you’ll soon realize other people wear scars similar to your own. 

Be hopeful as you show them,

Because they are still healing.

God is in the business of restoration.

So stop pretending he isn’t. 

Jesus makes me brave

I lay on my back, staring at the white textured ceiling. 

Blood pulses through my body.

I decided to be brave. 

I may still be in my pajamas 

and my cheeks are stained with tears. 

But I decided to be brave. 

Jesus is clear. 

The enemy is vague.

Jesus empowers. 

The enemy erodes. 

Jesus lives in light. 

Jesus gives us courage. 

Jesus makes me brave.