"Honestly"

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ91xnDh6hY]Matt took me to see the Newsboys last night in Denver.  I have not been to a Christian music concert in YEARS!  I fell in love with their newest release  (coming in May) a few months back and welcome hearing it person.

We sat through two HOURS of other bands prior to hearing the band we came for.  I find myself restless until I heard this song by the band, Vota.  “Honestly”

The words continue to haunt me, especially the part that says,

“If you don’t see the real me
You won’t see what mercy’s done,

If you don’t see my weakness,

You won’t see what love has won.” 

It’s hard to be real and vulnerable and open.  I find it much easier to keep to myself and go about life, ho hum.  I am still mulling over these words today.

Honestly
Can I tell you where I’m at
Honestly
Can I pull the curtain back
Will you run if you see how weak I am

If you don’t see the real me
You won’t see what mercy’s done
If you don’t see my weakness
You won’t see what love has won
If you don’t see the distance from the darkness to the sun
You won’t see
Honestly

Honestly
I’m growing sick and tired
Honestly
It hurts too much to hide
Brokenness that’s killing us inside

If you don’t see the real me
You won’t see what mercy’s done
If you don’t see my weakness
You won’t see what love has won
If you don’t see the distance from the darkness to the sun
You won’t see

Let the light escape from this hole inside my soul
When I start to break then grace begins to flow
Let the light escape from this lonely place inside my soul
Honestly

If you don’t see the real me
You won’t see what grace’s done
If you don’t see the weakness
You won’t see what love has won
If you don’t see the distance from the darkness to the sun
You won’t see