La Mentira

Fear is a liar.

It gets up in your face,
makes it so hard to see
the beauty of this place.
It tells you you're too small,
that you're not good enough, 
that the order is too tall,
the road too rough.

No. Fear is a liar.

It will keep you from throwing
your heart all in.
Cuz if you give yourself up,
you’re just dust in the wind,
at the mercy of others,
and there’s no guarantee 
that they’ll come through
in your time of need. 

No. Fear is a liar. 

It says the earth is too big,
the problem too vast.
So much hurt in these hearts,
too much pain in the past.
So why even try,
if you'll only touch a few?
What’s one tiny, single person
able to do?

No. Fear is a liar.

You were made in perfection
for the challenges you face
You are exquisite
None could ever take your place.
And love is plenty big enough
to wrap its arms around you.
I’m right by your side,
I promise I’ll come through.

Fear is a liar.

So don’t listen to its taunts, child,
don’t bow to its demands,
cuz if you don’t let it take the reigns,
then the world is in your hands.
It’s not worth your time,
so let your light shine bright
and leave fear behind,

because Fear is a liar.


* Inspiration credit: a rocking pastor and an awesome sermon