This year God has tugged on my heart to be more open and more vulnerable about my life.
I don't necessarily know why He is wanting me to be vulnerable now but since He's wanting me to be more open about what He's done in my life to others, then all I can do is obey and trust that He will prepare me for any kinds of reactions that may occur.
Being open with people will gain their trust and it will also inform them of how they can be there for you when you need them to be there. Being open is a very hard thing to do but it is necessary in order to grow closer to one another and to have a stronger relationship with friends and family.
When I was talking to a friend on skype one night, I also had my iTunes on shuffle and I came across this song by Natalie Grant called "Safe" and it really spoke to my heart. Read the lyrics and watch the video. Listen to the words and as you listen to those words, I hope the lyrics encourage you to become more vulnerable with the people who are close to your heart.
They love you and will do what they can to be there for you. They won't judge you, they'll listen and encourage you as you grow spiritually.
Safe
by Natalie Grant
How did you know
That I'm all alone today
Oh I feel so scared
And I want to go away
I bleed so deep underneath
My soul is screaming
[Chorus:]
I'm not gonna hide
I'm not gonna run away
I'll uncover the scars
And show you every mistake
Your love has
mended my blisters
And my bruising shame
Now I, I'm not ashamed.
Here with you
I am safe
Drowning the tears
Won't make it go away
It's robbing my soul
I'm taking this
mask off my face
To discover love
And uncover all
It means to live and breathe
[Chorus]
When you uncover
I discover
I am not afraid
But when we're hiding
We end up fighting
To be safe
