Five Minute Friday [3] - What is Bravery?

I don't consider myelf to be a brave person, although I do admire brave people very much. But what is bravery, really? Some will say it is essentially the same as courage, but perhaps it can be described from a different angle, rather than just giving a synonym. The definition of bravery to me has been made up out of bits and pieces of different people's hearts I've seen be put out on the line by them for others' benefits or sakes and not for their own. I've seen bravery displayed through both bold and loving actions, all ones worth being mentioned- but mostly, I've seen bravery be shown in altruistic ways. You see, I feel...

...bravery is...someone who commits to being an example of love to others even when it costs them big time, or a person who doesn't give up on a relationship with someone they love even when continuing to love that other person is more than difficult.

Bravery is when someone forgives someone else who didn't deserve it. 

Bravery is fighting for the truth and not giving in to lies or to the temptation of lying simply because it would be easier.

Bravery is someone daring not to react the way anyone else would when confronted with the biggest and worst problem or situation they've faced while living on this earth. 

Bravery is holding onto hope when, in many other's opinions, hope has left the building.

Bravery is found in kindness, in picking up the pieces of a mess someone else made because you want to save them from it, in taking the fall for another, in standing strong and tall for what is right, in deciding to love fiercely.

Bravery is found in Jesus' name. Bravery was Him going to His death for those who hated Him.

And that is bravery to me.

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A/N: Okay, gotta be honest here. That one went a tad over five minutes, and I've posted it three days late, even though I had it written by Friday already. Oops. But it's funny- sometimes I'm glad for the five minute time limit because I struggle to line up my words right, and other times I catch onto something my mind wants to go further with and I just don't wanna stop writing. I guess this time was closer to one of those :) But before you run off, I have just one question I'd love to hear your answer to: What is one example of bravery that you have witnessed?

Now, of course, you're welcome to do as you please ;) Have a lovely weekend ♥