They said it was courage
that brought Daniel to his knees to pray
that led him to the lions' den
Sometimes I have wondered
what would courage look like
today
Sometimes I have wondered
if we were all meant to be that way
They said it was courage
that I would say the things I said
do the things I did
as they bared their teeth
and circled with hungry eyes
But I didn't feel courageous
I felt terrified
and love — I felt love
the kind of love that must walk up a lonely hill
and hang upon a shameful cross
and bear excruciating pain
Perhaps courage
is simply
love in the midst of terror
love that never backs down
love that never gives up
Though fears encircle me
closing in from every side
though doubt shrouds me in darkness
though my path is dark and slippery
though the enemy bares his teeth and roars with fiery hatred
I know Your Love will not leave me
I know You will never leave
