If We're Honest

I cannot stop listening to this album by Francesca Battistelli! I've heard mixed reviews of her music...like, some of the Christian people I know think her music is cheesy...or a little too playful. With music, I like to have my own opinion of it. So naturally, I gave her albums a listen on my own. I usually listen to albums, because the radio singles aren't nearly enough to define an artists sound...or even the overall message of the album.

Her first album, I can say it was a little playful...but it had some great songs that still speak to me. (I'm Letting Go, Time In Between, Unpredictable). However...her second album was even more heartfelt. Every song had a special story to tell, and it related to me big time. It got me through some college stress, and even some church hurt. (Something More, Strangely Dim, Don't Miss It, It's Love).

After giving ALL of her music a good listen, I have come to a conclusion that if people don't like her...they just have no heart basically. This is some good stuff! Like seriously, I sit in my car and claim every blessing and every encouragement that she delivers. She really hits home with those lyrics, not to mention the catchy beats.

Her latest effort though...is by far her best album EVER. It is called "If We're Honest" and it is amazing! Literally every song speaks to me in a different way. It really met me in the middle of a tough season of healing, restoration, and preparation. God has been speaking to me through this album in ways that I have never experienced before.

Lately, in this season of post college grad-life, it has been a little tough. Finding work is tough, keeping your confidence high is tough, and basically figuring out who you are is just tough. There's so many questions, desires, and requests being made, that you think you're getting on God's nerves. My future seems like a huge giant, and I feel like a small David with a baby stone.

Also, I left college with so much baggage from stuff that happened (mostly in church). I went through a lot of exclusion and rejection. I felt screwed over in a place where I should have found love and acceptance. I was treated as spiritually weak, and I allowed myself to be deceived in the way I saw myself spiritually. I could have left, but I didn't. I didn't listen to God, and I hated myself because of that.

I felt like I was nothing but nice and good to those around me, and I never saw the blessing I was promised in Galatians. I had grown weary in doing good, and I was so angry.

See, right here....this was me. Being honest. That's something that some Christians lack. They aren't honest. They go around promoting perfection, and if you struggle...you are doing something wrong. Well, if you're honest...with yourself, and with God. He will help you, and He will know you in a much deeper sense.

I'm not saying that I'm perfect, because I am way far from it. But what I am saying is that I am not afraid to tell you when I am not doing so hot. No one should be afraid to do that.

Anyway, I would like to share more about the songs...but maybe in another post. I have so much to say about this album. But this is how it related to me. I will share more about my favorite songs in tomorrow's post.

Be honest. Come as you are.  =)