Song Story: Broken Wings
Broken Wings is the story of my coming to faith in Jesus Christ. This was the first test of faith in my young life. During my sophomore year of high school, my life changed, in every way possible. My world was turned upside down as I encountered God in a life-altering way. Of course, that’s the only way you can encounter God! On His terms, in His way. It all started, however, the summer before. The dark came before the light as I suffered my first bout of depression. Someone very close to me moved far away a loved one suffered greatly from despair. Two sources of pain, one great void in my heart. Crippled by pain, I prayed to God for the first time in years. “Lord, take me now. I don’t want to be here anymore. The pain is too much!” Thankfully, God didn’t answer my prayer! Returning to school brought relief. A friend of mine approached me one day and invited me to a small group Bible study. At first I resisted. Then I gave in and went. What I found there changed my life. Everyone cared deeply about one another. Every meeting began with a statement, laying out the gospel message: Christ died to save you from your sins.
A New Man
After several weeks of attending, the message sunk in. At a church service on a Sunday morning, the pastor looked into the crowd and invited all to receive Jesus as their Lord and Savior. In my heart, I prayed in my own words to repent of my sin and turn to Jesus. A powerful reality washed over me. The chains were broken. The burden lifted. The void filled. A rush of joy and peace came over me like a tornado. I knew Jesus was everything to me at that point. I was truly joyful for the first time in my life. My sins were washed away; I was a new man. Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 5:17, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” This was my story. Jesus changed everything. Returning to school, I told everyone I could about this treasure I had found. Jesus gave me purpose and a message I had to share. I was and am forever changed by His grace. This day was the start of a journey, the beginning of a story. A hopeless and hurting sinner was healed by grace. Broken wings were mended. Broken Wings is the beginning of my journey with Jesus. I pray that you are blessed by this heartfelt song.
Broken Wings
Verse 1
When I had given up all hope, my heart had stayed the same
I longed for love inside of me, I waited for a change
Inside my soul, You looked in
Past the hate and all the sin
Chorus
Without the wind, broken wings
Up above, the greatest things
Without You Lord, broken wings
I can fly again, my heart sings
Verse 2
When I was young, I made mistakes
My wings were growing, I went through change
As I grew older with You inside
My wings were mending as time went by
Verse 3
The wind of Christ, flying high
Gave me life, One’s sacrifice
Take my soul and fill my heart
Jesus gave me a brand new start
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