Thinking back on the night, I realized something. That's exactly how we grow. Opportunities arise, and we have the option of sitting in the corner where it's safe and protected, or stepping out and exposing our backs to the world, knowing that anything could happen to us but trusting God to protect us. We will make mistakes. We will get hurt. We will feel sometimes unbearable pain. But we will grow mentally, emotionally and spiritually. We will learn how to trust others and trust God, following His commandment to not be afraid. He's got our back.