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Lord I’m Leaning In

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**Verse 1** Lord, I know you see me— I know in you, I am set free I know Lord—you have a perfect plan— You—and your wisdom are above man So dear Lord—can I ask a question of you— I know whatever You answer—it will be true— How oh Lord—how much more do You expect me to take? Lord—there are times—another day—I’m not gonna make— **Chorus** Lord—I’m leaning in— And I’m not really talking about my sin— For I know—for my sin you did atone— But why oh Lord—do I sometimes feel—all alone. Is there another—who’s been in my place? Are their others—who feel every day—they are in a race? I’m coming to You— I know You can tell me—what to do— I can still lift my hands to You in praise— But can you today—my strength and trust in You—please raise. **Verse 2** The greatest thing I’ve ever known— To be a Mother—children of my very own— But sometimes, I don’t know how—to keep going on. Is there something I didn’t do? Is there some way I can feel closer to you? Because right now, most every day— You feel very far away. Help me oh Lord! Could you right now—let me know—more of Your grace—I can afford. **Verse 3** The kids, the job, my love, my life— Lord—a mother and a wife— The best titles I’ve ever known— I just hope—I can keep going on. Special needs— Trying to repay—good deeds— Most days—just getting everyone fed— Is way over my head! And I know You are with me every day— But I’m being honest Lord—I often think, “Is there a better way?” **Chorus** Lord—I’m leaning in— And I’m not really talking about my sin— For I know—for my sin you did atone— But why oh Lord—do I sometimes feel—all alone. Is there another—who’s been in my place? Are their others—who feel every day—they are in a race? I’m coming to You— I know You can tell me—what to do— I can still lift my hands to You in praise— But can you today—my strength and trust in You—please raise. **Bridge** “My daughter—my precious child— My love for you—is strong— My Grace—isn’t just for—the tender, meek and mild. For many—life is just wild—it is just that way— And for those—they need Me—every minute of every day! I have never left you— Trust me—My words are true— I will never stop being by your side— And in me—in your weakest moments—come to me and hide. Come to me—I made you—I know you best— Run to me—and I will—give you—rest!! **Chorus** Lord—I’m leaning in— And I’m not really talking about my sin— For I know—for my sin you did atone— But why oh Lord—do I sometimes feel—all alone. Is there another—who’s been in my place? Are their others—who feel every day—they are in a race? I’m coming to You— I know You can tell me—what to do— I can still lift my hands to You in praise— But can you today—my strength and trust in You—please raise. **Final Chorus/Tag** Lord—of course you know—how it feels to be in my place— You lived as a man—and You finished your race— You faced all I’ll ever face— So now—I can live—by Your Grace! So now I’m running to You— I know You can see me through— And at the end—of life—and each and every day— I will trust in You more—I’ll draw closer than ever before— All along—my way.
Ministry Devotional

Lord I’m Leaning In

Read together: Isaiah 40:10–11, 28–31; Hebrews 2:17–18; Psalm 62:5–8; Matthew 11:28–30

Some prayers come from quiet mornings with coffee and an open Bible. This one comes from the middle of a long day that started too early and won't end soon. A mother and wife—special needs, the job, the kids, trying to get everyone fed—leans toward God and asks honestly: How much more do You expect me to take? There are times another day I'm not gonna make.

If you are a parent or caregiver who is worn to the bone, this song is for you.

Notice what the singer is not asking. I'm not really talking about my sin—for I know for my sin You did atone. She knows she is forgiven. Her question is different: Why do I sometimes feel all alone? Many faithful believers carry that same question. They love God, they trust His plan, and they are still exhausted and lonely.

Read Psalm 62:5–8. David says, "Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge." God is not offended when we tell Him how tired we are. He invites us to pour it all out.

Then comes a beautiful passage for anyone caring for others. Read Isaiah 40:10–11. The sovereign Lord comes with power—yet "He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart; He gently leads those that have young." That last line is easy to miss. God gives special, gentle care to those who are caring for little ones. He sees the mother who is carrying her children while barely carrying herself.

Read Isaiah 40:28–31. The Lord does not grow tired or weary. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. Some days that looks like soaring on eagles' wings. Other days it looks like simply walking and not fainting. Both are His strength at work.

The bridge imagines God answering: My grace isn't just for the tender, meek, and mild. For many, life is just wild… and those need Me every minute of every day. And then: Come to Me—I made you, I know you best—run to Me, and I will give you rest. Those words echo Jesus' invitation in Matthew 11:28–30. "Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

The final chorus finds comfort in something else: Lord, of course You know how it feels to be in my place. You lived as a man… You faced all I'll ever face. Read Hebrews 2:17–18. Jesus was made like us in every way, so that He might be a merciful and faithful high priest. "Because He Himself suffered when He was tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted." Jesus knows weariness. He knows crowds that would not stop needing Him. He knows what it is to be misunderstood and alone.

We also want to say gently: leaning in to God often includes leaning on God's people. If you are carrying more than you can bear, let your church family know. Ask for meals, respite, prayer, or a friend who will simply sit with you. That is not a lack of faith. It is how the body of Christ is meant to work.

A moment to respond: Read Isaiah 40:11 and put your own name in it: "He gently leads ___." Then tell the Lord the three heaviest things you are carrying today. Finally, reach out to one person and let them know how they can help you this week.

Let's pray: Lord, You see every tired mother, father, and caregiver. You know how much they are carrying. Gently lead them as You promised. Renew their strength for the next step. Thank You, Jesus, that You know what it is to be weary and alone, and that You are able to help. Send people to stand with them. Give them rest. Amen.

Our desire at UnrelentingJesus is that when you lean in, you would find that Jesus has been leaning toward you all along—ready to carry you close to His heart.

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