They laugh at the way I pray
Jokes in the locker row
"Church kid
Church kid"
Whispers everywhere I go
Screens glow with little knives
Comments that cut my name
Trying to walk in love
In a hallway built on shame
It’s hard to be a Christian
When the world loves to tear things down
When kindness looks like weakness
And they roll their eyes when I stand my ground
But I still say "Father
Help me"
When the cruel words start to fall
If grace is all I’m holding
I’ll be brave in the hallway
After all
They push every line I draw
"Dare you to cross it too"
Say my faith is just a crutch
Ask
"What’s wrong with you?"
I bite back a thousand words
Only let one out: "I’ll pray"
Not because I think I’m better
But I know I’ve lost my way
It’s hard to be a Christian
When the world loves to tear things down
When mercy looks like foolishness
And they smirk when I won’t hit the ground
But I still say "Father
Help me"
When the cruel words start to fall
If grace is all I’m holding
I’ll be brave in the hallway
After all
You were mocked
You were beaten
You were left all alone
So when they call me names
I know I’m not on my own
Give me love for the ones
Who only know how to harm
Teach me to stand like You
With scars and open arms
It’s hard to be a Christian
When the world loves to tear things down
But love can be a shelter
Even here in this hurting town
So I still say "Father
Help me"
When the cruel words start to fall
If faith is all I’m holding
I’ll be brave in the hallway
After all
I’ll be brave in the hallway
After all
