When I first heard this song on the radio, I turned it up, as I sat wide eyed, nodding in full agreement. This singer, had captured all the words I would have said, if I knew how to articulate them.
For some reason, the name of the song and singer did not update on the car screen, so, I was left scratching my head, until the next time I heard it. And, I sat with the same amazement. It had captured the honesty of all the words and emotions that I felt. The title of the song is ‘Honest’ by Leanna Crawford’ and while I love the whole song, this is the chorus:
‘Can I be honest?
I just wanna know that You still got this
When all I’m holding onto is a promise
God, You promised that You’ll never leave me
When I’m scared of the dark, You’re right there with me
Your kindness never fails, it’s always reaching after me
But right now, God, all I need
Is to be honest’
If we are being completely honest with ourselves (and God), we want to know: ‘do you still have this thing in the palm of your hands?’ ‘Will you still do this thing that you’ve promised’ ‘Your Word says you’ll never leave or forsake me, so why do I feel so alone right now?’
I’m sure you can add your list of questions too.
One of the things I’ve come to love most about my relationship with God is that I can be completely honest with Him. I can share my fears, frustrations, joys and everything in between.
I hope you will join me in sharing your honest feelings in conversations with Him.
Today’s Bible app verse of the day is Psalm 139:23 ‘Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.’
Psalm 139:13 states ‘For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.’
So, if you’re struggling to be honest, I’d encourage you to consider why. Our God already knows everything about us. He knows our most innermost thoughts. Thankfully, He doesn’t judge us for them. And, there is something therapeutic about being able to say out loud what’s already in our heart – and… God can handle ALL our honesty.
Dear Heavenly Father, I continue to be so grateful that you are such an honest and true God. Thank you that nothing escapes you, and that I can come to you, sharing honestly about what I’m going through, and you don’t get mad. Instead, you welcome me into your loving arms, reminding me that ‘You still got whatever the situation is’.