do you see me?

Do you see me? 

I'm smiling but my heart is broken.

A dream is lost and so am I.

I'm searching for the next best thing.

I’m standing strong.

I'm breaking.

I carry a heavy load. 

Often heavier than I can bare.

But I continue on.

Searching, seeking, hoping.

All around me I see hurt.

So I find some strength within.

I must remain strong.

The weakness must not show.

Did you see me?

I faltered today.

I let my humanity show.

I tear slipped out.

A sigh escaped.

The load grew heavier.

I'm feeling overwhelmed.

Not knowing where to turn.

I can't tell a soul.

Can't let them know I'm weak.

Can you hear me?

I cried out today.

I screamed Your name aloud.

I'm tired of pretending.

I lay my burdens down.

I can't keep up the charade.

This child needs much rest.

I hear your quiet whisper.

"My Child, I'm right here."

I unload my heavy burdens.

Lay them at Your nail scared feet.

Will you hold me?

I need your arms of comfort.

To wrap me in your love.

What a foolish child am I.

I can't do this on my own.  

Wipe away these tears I cry.

I trust you Jesus with my broken heart.

I seek rest for my soul.

Can you see me?

Refreshed.

The load is lighter now.

You have renewed me.

Restored.

You have reminded me.

I don't have to be so strong.

My strength comes from you.

Can they see YOU?

I hope they can.

I'll shout it aloud.

It's HIS strength in me.

It’s HIS healing hand. 

He gives me love.

Enough to love the ones He gives me. 

I stand a little taller.

Strengthened by His hand.

When I see them falter.

I’ll reach out.

I’ll be honest about who I am.

I’ll tell them I’m only human.

The can take what I have but not break me.

My strength might fail me.

But I know whose I am.

I’ll run to the Savior when I feel weak. 

Thank you Jesus 

Thank you for loving me.

I know that You see me.

I feel that You’re shaping me.

I give all of me to You.

No matter what comes. 

I’ll trust You.

I love You Jesus. 

I love You.