A Moment of Bravery

Part of me thought he was kidding.

But I know my husband better than that.

“We should pull over and climb up the side of that mountain.” He says so casually.

We’re driving through a beautiful area called Hatcher Pass and on our way to a respectable, well-used trail.

I thought about shooting the idea down, but the look on his face told me it would be worth it to try.

So, we pulled over, put on our packs and started to climb.

Keep in mind here I’m 20 weeks pregnant, so I had to stop every 5 seconds to catch my breath. But I wasn’t ready to give up just yet.

Don’t get me wrong, there were moments of fear for sure. Stepping on a rock only to find it not as stable as you thought. Feeling yourself almost lose balance on a steep section.

But I had faith that we would make it to the top.

I knew God would keep us safe.

Even though we weren’t hiking on an established path, I trusted in the safety of God’s hands. Because after all, He made this mountain. Surely He could direct our steps.

So we continued to climb.

And climb.

Until our efforts were rewarded with the most breathtaking view.

Everything was so beautiful. Once I was able to rest and take it in, I had to admire my husband’s spontaneity. It was one of the most freeing moments of my life.

We discovered that the peak we thought was the top was only the beginning of an even larger peak. But we decided to call it a day there.

It wasn’t easy. There were moments when I doubted myself and my strength. But the Lord was with us every step. He was our strength.

And in that moment, I saw the wonderful places God could take us if we were brave enough to trust Him. If we could push past the comfort of what we know and just be willing to go.

Sometimes a walk with the Lord can feel like climbing a mountain. There are moments when you wonder, “Where are you taking me?” and, “Are you sure this is a good idea?”. I’m so thankful that God knows the best course for our lives.

He can lead us to be braver, stronger, and more joyful than we ever could be without Him. And the journey is worth the view from the top.

Praying for you,

Jasmine