Bethel Music Kids - Make Me Brave Lyrics
Lyrics
I stand before You now
The greatness of your renown
I have heard of the majesty and wonder of you
King of Heaven, in humility, I bow
As Your love, in wave after wave
Crashes over me, crashes over me
For You are for us
You are not against us
Champion of Heaven
You made a way for all to enter in
I have heard You calling my name
I have heard the song of love that You sing
So I will let You draw me out beyond the shore
Into Your grace
Your grace
As Your love, in wave after wave
Crashes over me, crashes over me
For You are for us
You are not against us
Champion of Heaven
You made a way for all to enter
To Your love, in wave after wave
Crashes over me, crashes over me
For You are for us
You are not against us
Champion of Heaven
You made a way for all to enter in
Cause You make me brave
You make me brave
You call me out beyond the shore into the waves
You make me brave
You make me brave
No fear can hinder now the love that made a way
You make me brave
You make me brave
You call me out beyond the shore into the waves
Cause You make me brave
You make me brave
No fear can hinder now the promises you made
...
Because Your love, in wave after wave
Crashes over me, crashes over me
For You are for us
You are not against us
Champion of Heaven
You made a way...
Because Your love, in wave after wave
Crashes over me, crashes over me
For You are for us
You are not against us
Champion of Heaven
You made a way
Champion of Heaven
You made a way for all to enter in
Video
You Make Me Brave - Bethel Music Kids | Come Alive
Meaning & Inspiration
"Make Me Brave," released in 2015 as part of Bethel Music Kids' album *Come Alive (Deluxe Version)*, is a powerful anthem designed to instill courage and faith in young hearts, echoing a profound spiritual truth: the transformative power of divine love. The song’s narrative begins with a humble acknowledgment of God's immense glory and majesty, a posture of reverence that sets the stage for personal surrender. The lyrics speak of hearing God’s calling and the song of His love, inviting listeners to step beyond their comfort zones, “beyond the shore,” into the vastness of His grace. This imagery powerfully evokes passages like Joshua 1:9, which encourages boldness by reminding us, "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." The recurring motif of God's love crashing down "in wave after wave" vividly paints a picture of overwhelming, relentless affection and support. This is a love that declares, "You are for us, You are not against us," a profound assurance found throughout Scripture, notably in Romans 8:31: "If God is for us, who can ever be against us?" The "Champion of Heaven" who "made a way for all to enter in" is clearly a reference to Jesus Christ, the ultimate sacrifice who opened the path to salvation and reconciliation with God, as described in John 14:6: "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." The core message of the song culminates in the repeated declaration, "You make me brave." This isn't a self-generated bravery, but a courage bestowed by God’s presence and promises. It directly addresses the fear that can paralyze us, stating, "No fear can hinder now the love that made a way" and the "promises you made." This resonates with 2 Timothy 1:7, which states, "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline." The song beautifully captures the essence of relying on God's strength to overcome anxieties and step into the fullness of His purpose, transforming timid hearts into vessels of bold faith, confident in the unfailing nature of His love and the truth of His word.