Lean on Me

This song has been a standard in my playlist for years, and I wanted to share it with you.

Lean on Me

Sometimes in our lives
We all have pain, we all have sorrow
But if we are wise
We know that there's always tomorrow

Lean on me when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend, I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need somebody to lean on

Please, swallow your pride
If I have things you need to borrow
For no one can fill those of your needs
That you won't let show

You just call on me, brother, when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you'll understand
We all need somebody to lean on

Lean on me when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend, I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need somebody to lean on

You just call on me, brother, when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you'll understand
We all need somebody to lean on

If there is a load
You have to bear that you can't carry
I'm right up the road, I'll share your load
If you just call me

Call me (If you need a friend)
Call me (Call me uh-huh)
Call me (When you need a friend)
Call me (If you ever need a friend)
Call me (Call me)
Call me (Call me)
Call me (Call me)
Call me (Call me)
Call me (If you need a friend)
Call me (Call me)
Call me (Call me)
Call me (Call me)
Call me (Call me)
Call me

I appreciate the honesty of the music, and the ability to admit that things aren't perfect.  No one likes to fail or . . . gasp . . . have others think we are less than perfect.  (as if that is even possible!)  But as the song states, sometimes we just need help from someone.  I know I would prefer to be in a position of helping someone else rather than needing help myself.  It basically stems back to the desire for control.  I know, I'm working on it.  But in the meantime, I can use a reminder from the song to help me let go.

Prayer - Lord, I struggle to admit my needs, believing that it makes me weak or incapable.  Help me to recognize that my challenges have a twofold purpose:  1) to allow others the opportunity to minister, and 2) to relinquish control (especially since thinking I am in control is generally an illusion!).  It may not be easy, but with Your grace, it is possible.