WHEN TIMES ARE TOUGH
Music becomes my prayer for my uncle including some lyrics and the titles to the 22 songs in this playlist with the most inspiring lyrics to get through the most difficult struggles in life. The tunes might not all be my favorite but the words and lyrics are exactly what I need to hear when my thoughts always point to "Why, God?"

God must think you’re STRONG ENOUGH to give you what you’re going through. When it seems like it’s too much to bear, You're not alone, stop holding on and JUST BE HELD. You were made to be COURAGEOUS and know that God remains in control, in the middle of this war, He guards your soul, He alone is the anchor, when your sails are torn, His love surrounds you in the EYE OF THE STORM. Well TRUTH BE TOLD, The truth is rarely told, am I the only one, Uncle C, who says I'm fine, yeah I'm fine, oh I'm fine, hey I'm fine but I'm not I'm broken, and when it's out of control I say it's under control but it's not, because GOD ONLY KNOWS what you've been through, God only knows how to break through. Cause what if your BLESSINGS come through raindrops? What if Your healing comes through tears? What if a thousand sleepless nights are what it takes to know God’s near? Uncle C, Stay in the fight until the final round You're not going under, 'Cause God is holding you right now. You might be down for a moment, Feeling like it's hopeless, That's when He reminds You, That you're an OVERCOMER! Your help comes from God, He’s right there, pulling you through He carries your weakness, your sickness, your brokenness, all on His SHOULDERS. Remember, He is the GOD OF THE IMPOSSIBLE, nothing is impossible. The things of Earth are dimming in the light of His glory and grace so set your sights upon Heaven and FIX MY (your) EYES on Him. Even in the darkness, He will be your light, Even when you’re hopeless, He will be your guide, you will not be shaken, you will not be moved Even in the chaos, know that He is good. He’s the keeper, protector, It is God’s hands that HOLD US TOGETHER. When you cannot stand, just fall on Jesus, He’s our hope and stay, just cry out, LORD I NEED YOU, every hour I need You! How many times has He heard you cry out "God please take this"? How many times has He given you strength to Just keep breathing? How many times have we cried out, God, I NEED YOU NOW! Whatever you face, Whatever the fear Whatever the cost, He always draws near, Whatever the pain, WHATEVER MAY COME, Whatever may fall, His love overcomes. When you ask REMIND ME WHO I AM, you belong to Him. So let our life be the proof, the PROOF OF YOUR (God’s) LOVE. Remember, Uncle C, IF YOU’RE GOING THROUGH HELL, then just keep on going, Don't slow down if you're scared don't show it. The good news is there's angels everywhere out on the street Holdin' out a hand to pull you back up on your feet. Starting right now I'll pray you’ll be strong, that you’ll play your FIGHT SONG, cause to everyone who's hit their limit, IT’S NOT OVER YET, And even when you think you're finished, It's not over. They say God’s the King of everything, The one who taught the wind to sing, The source of the rhythm our heart keeps beating And they say He can give the blind their sight And He can bring the dead to life, I wanna tell you now that I believe it, that God can make us brand new and WRITE YOUR STORY on our heart. Now’s the time to be Rising up straight to the top, you Had the guts, got the glory, you Went the distance, now you’re not going to stop, you’re Just a man and his will to survive, It's the EYE OF THE TIGER, It's the thrill of the fight Rising up to the challenge of our rival. May your find your rival to be whatever stands in your way between You and God.