God, make me brave for life: oh, braver than this. Let me…
“God, make me brave for life: oh, braver than this. Let me straighten after pain, As a tree straightens after the rain, Shining and lovely again. God, make me brave for life; much braver than this. As the blown grass lifts, let me rise From sorrow with quiet eyes, Knowing Thy way is wise. God, make me brave, life brings Such blinding things. Help me to keep my sight; Help me to see aright That out of dark comes light.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A prayer for courage to rise above sorrow, trusting divine wisdom to transform darkness into light
In simple terms: Ask God for bravery to overcome sorrow and find light
Key Takeaway
Seek divine courage in hardship
Themes
faith
courage
spiritual growth
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
spiritual
poetic
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- spiritual practice
- poetry
- meditation
Key Concepts
trust
transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does prayer influence resilience?
- What does courage look like in daily life?
A Different Perspective
Faith may not guarantee relief from suffering