From the recording Step of Faith
Broken describes my realization that it's okay that I can't control everything or avoid all difficulties in life because difficulties can bring growth. It's also my way of pushing back against the idea that I can only accomplish what I should if I look perfect.
Lyrics
Sometimes life feels so unfair,
I feel crushed by pain and dread.
But feelings are like the ocean waves:
They toss me and move ahead.
I can't stop the waves,
But I don't have to fear
If I have an anchor that will hold.
Light is precious in the dark,
Joy sweeter after pain.
Stress makes bones and muscles strong;
Flowers can't grow without the rain.
I don't have to know what I must face;
God uses trials to show his grace in me,
And he can use me even when I'm broken.
I thought I could avoid all pain
If I knew everything in advance.
I'd be prepared: not unaware,
Nothing left to chance.
Once I let that go, I finally began to grow
And I found the only anchor that will hold.
Light it precious in the dark...
It's easy to sing when I feel strong,
But harder when I feel broken.
But I can choose to sing when I feel broken.
Light it precious in the dark...