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There once was a young boy named Jake who wanted to be brave. He 

wanted to be brave with all of his heart. So each day he thought and he 

thought and he thought, "What can I do to become brave?"

He watched brave videos and read books with brave 

plots. He practiced not worrying and thinking brave 

thoughts.

But each time Jake tried to prove he was brave a mountain of 

fear would get in his way. 

One day Jake asked his father what helped him to be brave. His 

father simply replied, "I take time to pray. Whether it's a mountain of 

problems or your deepest fear, God will help you. He is always near."

Jake thought for awhile. Then he prayed, "God, please help me 

for today is the day! I want to conquer this mountain that keeps 

getting in my way."

So Jake packed his pack, and he put it on his back and started up 

the mountain path. He walked and he climbed and he climbed and 

he walked, but soon he grew tired and decided to stop.

Jake found a spot beneath some trees where he could rest in the cool mountain 

breeze. He put down his pack and began to sit down when he heard a scary, 

hissing sound.

A very large snake suddenly appeared. Jake was afraid and stepped back 

in fear. The snake lifted his head as he flicked his fork tongue. Then he said 

to Jake, "Why haven't you run?"

Jake tried to look strong but could hear his voice shake as he replied to 

this unusual snake, "I'm climbing this mountain to prove I am brave 

and I will not let anything stand in my way."

The snake slithered closer, "So you want to be brave? I'll show you how, unless 

you're afraid. Follow me to a place just beyond these trees, and I'll help you prove 

your bravery."

Jake heard a soft whisper, "Don't listen. 

Run away." But Jake was determined to 

prove he was brave. 

He followed the snake down a very dark path that caused him 

to worry if he should turn back. The path grew darker and 

darker, with no end in sight. Jake had a feeling, something just 

was not right.

Jake turned to go back but the snake blocked his path. The 

snake flashed his fangs and prepared to attack. Jake 

grabbed his pack and with one MIGHTY SMACK...

...sent that snake flying so far he would never come back. 

Jake had learned a brave lesson 

on how to be strong and trust 

the wise whisper when 

something is wrong.

Jake picked up his pack, and put it on his back and continued up the 

mountain path. He walked and he climbed and he climbed

and he walked, and although he was tired he did not stop.

He followed the path making turn after turn, until he heard a loud "ROAR" that 

caused him concern. Jake was afraid but did not stop. He was just a short hike 

from the mountain top.

Jake heard something move and then saw through the trees the 

shadowy figure of a very large BEAST!

He climbed until he heard a very loud "ROAR" and this time it was much 

closer than before.

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