“Can I really stand here unashamed

Knowin’ that you love for me won’t change?

Oh God if that’s really true

Then let the truth be told

I say I’m fine, yeah I’m fine oh I’m fine, hey I’m fine but I’m not

I’m broken

And when it’s out of control I say it’s under control but it’s not

And you know it”

Broken. Out of control. I think most of us feel this from circumstance to circumstance. We tell others we are fine. We tell ourselves it will be ok. Most of us do lie and keep things to ourselves because we don’t want to burden others. I know I have been broken. I am still broken, trying to put pieces back together. Often times stressed and wondering what my purpose is. I have been dealing with so much for so long and in such a wrong way. I have turned away help from others, ignored a loving God and simply carried alot of weight alone. I’m learning everyday a little more about myself as I seek Jesus. It’s time to open up to those that show concern. And as such I want others to know that I want to help carry your burdens. Even if you simply need someone to listen. I have been in a war with myself my whole life. Struggled with insecurities since I was a child. Because of a few friends and a God full of grace the negative in my life seems so less significant. I am so thankful for getting out of my comfort zone and fellowshipping with others. The word fellowship is derived from the Greek word koinonia. Koinonia can be defined as “holding something in common.” What we have in common is we all carry burdens and all need others to lean on. God created us with compassion and empathy. It’s time we all share those intimate emotions with one another. We are all broken in one way or another. Seek Jesus and grow in him with one another.

“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2).

This song is as real as it gets.