I'm Worn

In August 2012, Tenth Avenue North released a song called "Worn". 

At times, the words of this song seem to be the exact words seeping from my heart.  I'll be in the van driving and crying as I sing along.   

Today, I have friends and family members who are struggling and feeling worn. 

I know that God is bigger than our trials, but sometimes I need a reminder.  This song reminds me that there is hope in Jesus Christ alone. 

Redemption wins. 

The struggle ends. 

Hearts are mended. 

A song can rise from the ashes of a broken life.

I have a few precious friends that have undoubtedly interceded on my behalf when I was too weak to lift my eyes to Him.  For those friends, I am eternally grateful. 

If you're reading this and you're feeling worn from the work it takes just to breathe and continue putting one foot in front of the other...take courage...YOU ARE NOT ALONE. 

And, I am praying for you now...that God's precious Spirit would give you a peace and draw you closer to Him than ever before. 

For how can we ever make it without Him?


          "Worn"

I’m tired
I’m worn
My heart is heavy
From the work it takes
To keep on breathing
I’ve made mistakes
I’ve let my hope fail
My soul feels crushed
By the weight of this world

And I know that you can give me rest
So I cry out with all that I have left

Let me see redemption win
Let me know the struggle ends
That you can mend a heart
That’s frail and torn
I wanna know a song can rise
From the ashes of a broken life
And all that’s dead inside can be reborn
Cause I’m worn

I know I need to lift my eyes up
But I'm too weak
Life just won’t let up
And I know that you can give me rest
So I cry out with all that I have left

Let me see redemption win
Let me know the struggle ends
That you can mend a heart
That’s frail and torn
I wanna know a song can rise
From the ashes of a broken life
And all that’s dead inside can be reborn
Cause I’m worn

My prayers are wearing thin
Yeah, I’m worn
Even before the day begins
Yeah, I’m worn
I’ve lost my will to fight
I’m worn
So, heaven come and flood my eyes

Let me see redemption win
Let me know the struggle ends
That you can mend a heart
That’s frail and torn
I wanna know a song can rise
From the ashes of a broken life
And all that’s dead inside can be reborn
Cause all that’s dead inside will be reborn

Though I’m worn
Yeah I’m worn

 

I love the imagery in this video...

of light and life renewed.