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Braver Still
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Aug 23, 2026 updated
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JJ Heller's song "Braver Still" is a gentle, reflective piece about facing grief and fear while finding courage through God's love. The lyrics describe the shock of unexpected loss and the process of grieving dreams that didn't come true. Heller acknowledges the world's scariness but finds comfort in the belief that God's love rebuilds brokenness and makes her braver. The song uses imagery of a valley of shadows and God's whispered presence, emphasizing trust and hope. It's a soothing reminder that even in pain, love provides strength to keep going.
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I never saw it coming
There was no way to prepare
The world kept spinning 'round me
And left me standing there
And it's okay to grieve
A life that could not be
I'm trying to believe
In something better
Even if the dreams I had turned into dust
There's no wreckage that's too broken to rebuild
The world is just as scary as I thought it was
But your love makes me braver still
Your love makes me braver
I spent my whole life running
Trying to find a place to rest
Why did it take a wound like this
To let you hold me to your chest?
Now I can hear you breathe
You're singing over me
You're making me believe
In something better
Even if the dreams I had turned into dust
There's no wreckage that's too broken to rebuild
The world is just as scary as I thought it was
But your love makes me braver still
Your love makes me braver
There is a valley
Where shadows are covering everything I hold dear
There in the darkness I hear you whispering
I am here...
Even if the dreams I had turned into dust
There's no wreckage that's too broken to rebuild
The world is just as scary as I thought it was
But your love makes me braver still
Your love makes me braver still
Your love makes me braver