Admitting I’m Not Fine

Admitting I’m Not Fine I lied to a friend today. He asked me, “How are you?” My response was “I’m fine,” but I wasn’t. If I’m honest, one of the hardest things for me to say is, “I’m not fine.” Most of us have become experts at pretending everything is okay. Someone asks how we’re doing and we automatically respond, “I’m good.” Even when we’re exhausted, our hearts are heavy, or it feels like life is falling apart. But healing rarely begins until honesty begins. We talked about Naaman yesterday—he had to face a difficult truth: he was sick, and he couldn’t fix it himself. For a successful military commander, that must have been incredibly humbling. But admitting our brokenness is often the first step toward God’s healing. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9, NIV) Confession isn’t about shame. It’s about freedom. When we admit our need for God, we open the door for His grace to work in our lives. I’ve learned that church should be one of the safest places on earth to admit we’re not okay. Every person carries some form of brokenness—broken dreams, broken relationships, broken hopes. But the good news is that God specializes in restoration. He doesn’t expect us to have everything together before we come to Him. He simply asks us to come honestly. The moment we stop pretending is often the moment real healing begins. So today I’m choosing honesty. I’m admitting my weaknesses. My frustrations. My need for God. And that’s not weakness. That’s faith… And strength! Let’s pray: Father, help me stop pretending I’m fine when I’m not. Give me the courage to bring my brokenness to you. Thank you that you meet me with grace, forgiveness, and healing. Teach me to live in honesty and trust your restoring power. In the name of Jesus, Amen. You are a miracle! Grant Fishbook