Anxiety

I remember being 13 when my mama had anxiety With the way we had been living we couldn't gain no notoriety In society It was violently Gripping blocking locking all her self-esteem But when I look back at you mama I'm so thankful you're redeemed Remember grocery stores Those were the worst yeah we hated it Couldn't walk inside cuz of what no explain'n it But the devil knew Took a hold of both your shoes You had to take 'em off and Place them at the feet of Jesus' Holy Cross The exhaust Was unbearable at times But the wisdom that we gained I wouldn't trade it for a dime If you're feeling ill equipped for the day Remember that it's not too late to pray Because of Christ anxiety won't stay You've gotta take the plunge and start today You've gotta take the plunge and start today You've gotta take the... I remember being 12 when my dada took four shots With the trauma that it brought us I could barely think a thought He was a cop Laying down his life for those he didn't didn't know But the aftermath of danger was an avalanche of snow How could we grow And learn to cope With the actions of one man It took us out the sun and put us in the frying pan Testing our faith with the heat of deep anxiety My feelings had to go I let the spirit live inside of me It's a mental game when you're dealing with the devil and your doubts Flex your faith and put that lying demon down for the count Once you bend your knees the peace of Christ to come into your heart Guarding you from evil as a shield blocks fiery darts If you're feeling ill equipped for the day Remember that it's not too late to pray Because of Christ anxiety won't stay You've gotta take the plunge and start today You've gotta take the plunge and start today You've gotta take the... Back in my younger days little me could brush off all the pain Back in the hunger games all my minor problems I could slay Now that I'm older how Could I see the challenge as opportunity All I see is stress Change the lens Fix the focus here and show me what to do in the disunity The will of mind and body have been splitting right through in me Exploding all my feelings and emotions into actions Actions I don't want to take Taking me away from what I love I need some help from above! My skin is feeling foreign I can't get away Oh please oh stop today My life is being changed Not for the better but for the worse Please make a change Oh Lord please have your way