Lately, i've been thinking a lot about bravery.
to face your past with grace
and allow the wounds to heal no matter how painful they are to drag up.
and allow the wounds to heal no matter how painful they are to drag up.
to hope greatly for the beauty of the future,
and mostly, to live confident in the present that God is trustworthy, and we need not fear.
and then this massive wave of emotion came with a swell large and powerful,
for in the last two months of being here, i've witnessed living bravery.
in the girls.
for those of you readers who are new,
Kevin and I work in Nepal with the most precious girls you will ever lay eyes on.
who have been prey to the dirtiest of evils.
of men who pay for their bodies, and abuse their innocence.
of trafficking across borders and across towns.
it makes me sick.
but every day I watch them fight.
i see them face their past in counseling,
head to head with fears and evil.
I notice when they take steps to not let their past define them,
to go to school and learn and be dilligent with their homework
because they want to make a better future for themselves.
And mostly, I feel their love that radiates in hugs and blown kisses
and snuggles as we sit and talk and share life together.
and snuggles as we sit and talk and share life together.
And even though they have every excuse to be angry, bitter girls,
with brave hearts,
they choose to move forward in love.
it's hard for me to comprehend sometimes
it just doesn't make sense.
You fill our hearts with love and faith
You fight for us, You make us brave
You are God, You are God.
and that's when I realized,
HE makes us brave.
and He's fighting for us every.step.of.the.way.
and so I thank God that in his love, he is empowering these girls to be brave, day by day.
and in his mercy, He allows me the same power to choose courage.
and if you're feeling low or sapped of energy, uninspired, or downright fearful,
pray that fresh fire will fall in your heart, sparking the courage it takes to face each day with grace.
i'm telling you, it can happen
because it's happened in my black heart
and it's happening in a little girls home in kathmandu.
“If you are what you should be, you will set the whole world ablaze.” -Catherine of Siena
love Katie
ps- suuuccchhh exciting news to come soon! can't wait to share with all of you!
