Driving home from The Pregnancy Center in the rain tonight, trying to fight off tears with both of my arms draped over the steering wheel, wanting something so much more for all of those girls; the girl whose boyfriend beats her up, the girl who has been in and out of foster homes her whole life, the girl who has never once felt her worth - and then this song came on (and as with all good songs, you've got to turn it up loud and close your eyes to 'get' its goodness):
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 want to 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 and 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
My prayers are wearing thin
I'm worn even before the day begins
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 want to know a song can rise from the ashes of a broken life
And all that's dead inside can be reborn
Yes, all that's dead inside will be reborn, though I'm worn
i LOVE that song. God has placed you right where you are to be light. you haven't walked the path you've walked out fo nothing, God is making all things work together for good. He will do so in those girl's lives as well. Pray for them, love on them, then release them. Only God can heal them. I admire you for walking out your faith. Jesus ate with and talked with the broken, how Christ-like you are being to do so as well. <3
Posted by: mandy friend | February 27, 2013 at 10:15 PM
God Bless the girls, the babies, and all of you wonderful people who help them through.
Posted by: robin... from ND... you know the one... | February 27, 2013 at 10:21 PM
Thank you for your work...hang on to hope...The roses that are so beautiful have many thorns.....your example and love cannot be measured. You DO make a difference.
Posted by: janel | February 28, 2013 at 05:49 AM
So much hope in that song. Love it.
Posted by: Rachel | February 28, 2013 at 06:42 AM
I LOVE that band!! All their songs speak so loudly to me!! Thank you always for sharing. You inspire in SO many ways. :~*
Posted by: karlalala | February 28, 2013 at 07:37 AM
I know that you are helping someone right now who appreciates your efforts. Some may not get what you are saying or doing today but most will get it at some later date. May God bless you and the girls you are working with.
Posted by: Cindy | February 28, 2013 at 07:46 AM
I really never comment, never feel like I have much to add. But today, today you have touched my life. My 17 year old daughter is facing a very difficult time in her life. She is loved and supported in our home but the world can be so cruel to a girl just trying to find her way. Today when I dropped her off at school she was WORN. I left with tears in my eyes wishing I could ease her trouble, wishing I could bear her cross for her.I clicked over to this song and the tears started with the first line. She is reverent in every aspect of the word. Through her example I have learned to be more faithful. But at this time in her life she is struggling to find the lesson God is intending her to learn. I will share this with her as soon as she gets home today.
Thank you for your words today. You have touched this momma and will touch another young woman trying to make her way in life.
And please know this, I will pray for the young women across the country from me as they struggle.
Posted by: amyellen | February 28, 2013 at 07:51 AM
Thank you for this! This couldn't have come at a better time. Thank you for posting real, real stuff. It is so comforting to know that others feel this way and that it is OK and that we can pray and try to get back up on our feet again.
Posted by: Brooke | February 28, 2013 at 08:13 AM
I hope that because these girls are at the Pregnancy Center, they are on their way to a better life. I wouldn't give up the life I have now, but if there was some sort of support for me when I was younger, things would have been different. I like to think I'd still end up where I am, but maybe I would have gotten here faster.
Posted by: Kelli | February 28, 2013 at 09:51 AM
I love love love that song. AirOne has been playing a little snippet where the lead singer describes why he wrote it (as a new father), but it's something I relate to in my own life, dealing with the busy-ness and struggles of raising two little boys who are finding their own (often defiant) little voices. Which, I think, is the mark of a great song that is God-inspired...it's relevant to many people in many situations. I don't often comment, but wanted to let you know that someone you've never met is inspired by you, your honesty, and your journey. Thank you for sharing your life!
Posted by: Michelle (aka mybelle101) | February 28, 2013 at 10:20 AM
Thanks for the sharing.. Im worn from another my situation life so my daugther.
Posted by: NJ | February 28, 2013 at 10:58 AM
i love that song. and it resignates to my whole being !! the times in our lifes.
Posted by: nicole prather | February 28, 2013 at 10:59 AM
Nothing like having a cry on any day!! Thank you for sharing. God bless you for what you are doing with these young lifes that just need a touch of love and hope!! Life is good.
Posted by: Nicky from Okotoks | February 28, 2013 at 11:55 AM
Karen This lesson changed my life. Take anything bad, and find one good thing within it. I promise, swear, there is one good thing. If the lesson is done often, finding the good in the bad will naturally happen, changing ones outlook and tude, about life. Hope it helps someone, it has for me and those surrounding me.
Posted by: holly | February 28, 2013 at 01:32 PM
thank you for this song...remember the seinfeld episode where "worlds collided"? well, my old friends posted something about 10th avenue earlier this week and I had no idea who they were referring to...now, I do ;) and, LOVE the new pics in the header!!!!!!
Posted by: Kat | February 28, 2013 at 07:45 PM
Sitting here with tears streaming down my face...thank you so much for sharing Karen.
Posted by: Dolly | March 02, 2013 at 07:49 AM
Love this song, Karen if you ever get to see Tenth Ave North in concert...GO. they were here in Kirkland a couple of months ago and I left with such a renewed spirit.
Posted by: Patty | March 02, 2013 at 10:38 PM
Awesome song...i love it! God bless all those girls at the pregnancy center and you, for being a blessing in their lives.
Posted by: Tracy | March 04, 2013 at 06:57 PM
That song never fails to give me chills when it comes on. You are such a blessing to those girls. Don't be discouraged. Sometimes the smallest thing can make the most difference.
Posted by: Stephanie | March 07, 2013 at 08:23 PM