Brave.

For those of you who know of a trilogy called "Divergent", congratulations. For those of you who don't-go buy it and read it right now. 
I'm serious.
It will change your life. 

In a brief synopsis of these beautiful books, you're heart will be torn into 5 "factions". 
Knowledge, Truth, Peace, Selflessness, and Bravery. 

Bravery is on my mind, and in my heart for many reasons. 

I am left with this quote written in my heart, lastingly. 

"There are so many ways to be brave in this world. Sometimes bravery involves laying down

 your life for something bigger than yourself, or for someone else. Sometimes it involves giving

 up everything you have ever known, or everyone you have ever loved, for the sake of something greater.

But sometimes it doesn't. 

Sometimes it is nothing more than gritting your teeth through the pain, and the work of every day. The slow walk toward a better life."

-Tobias Eaton, Allegiant

Recently, a couple of very good friends of mine has been faced with some hefty trials. They have been given 

many situations daily where the act of selflessness, peace, truth, and knowledge await them at 

every decision. Every moment can bring them something they don't want to hear. Every breath 

could bring them knowledge of something they can not bear. Every instant challenges them with the selflessness to serve and to have peace.

Something that these individuals may not see in themselves is that they conque all of these things one way, and one way alone.

Bravely. 

I know that we have all had experiences in our lives that have left us with the decision to act in Bravery. Sometimes this is just in waking up to tomorrow to face what the day has in store for you. 

The beautiful part of all of this is that with one another, so much becomes possible, and evermore, with the Lord-all becomes possible.

"Since I was young, I have always known this: Life damages us, every one. We can't escape that damage.
But now, I am also learning this: We can be mended. We mend each other."

-Tobias Eaton, Allegiant

I have learned so many times over, and continue to every day, that through each other and our Heavenly Father-we can be healed, and we can do hard things. 
That doesn't mean it will be easy, but it does mean that one day it will be.
Our Savior died for us to give us the chance to remember his bravery every day. 

I want these friends to know that I remember not long ago they themselves sitting right beside me ready to fight for my happiness. I can still feel their comforting hands on my back succoring me, and remember their loving words engulfing me with hope and peace. 
I want them to know how much they are loved. How much they are watched over, and how proud I am of them every day as I watch them faces what they do. 

“Don't you quit. You keep walking, you keep trying, there is help and happiness ahead. Some blessings come soon. Some come late. Some don't come until heaven. But for those who embrace the gospel of Jesus Christ, they come. It will be alright in the end. Trust God and believe in Good Things to Come.”

-Jeffery R. Holland

Oh, and remember. 

Be Brave.