Show Up

Verse 1

I almost stayed home in my head again

Stared at the ceiling, heard the day move on

Told myself, “You’re not the kind that helps,”

Like Heaven somehow got my number wrong

But there was that quiet, steady pulling

Not loud—just stubborn in my chest

So I tied my shoes real slow on purpose

Like I could lace my fear to rest

Pre-Chorus

I don’t have the words all picked out

I don’t have brave I can defend

But I can show up with empty hands

And trust He’ll fill the gaps in them

Chorus

So I’ll show up, even when I’m shaking

Show up, even when I’m small

He can turn a simple yes into a miracle

If I just show up—that’s all

I don’t have to stand in the spotlight

I don’t have to know the how

He can work with what I bring Him

If I just show up

Verse 2

There’s a friend who jokes like everything’s fine

But I can see the tired in their eyes

I used to think, “Don’t say the wrong thing,”

So I’d keep it friendly, compromise

But love looks like the car still running

When you’re parked outside their place

Love looks like a text that doesn’t fix it

Just says, “I’m here—take your space”

Pre-Chorus

I’m not a fixer, not a cure

I’m not the speech that makes it end

But I can be a set of hands

If He needs hands again

Chorus

So I’ll show up, even when I’m shaking

Show up, even when I’m small

He can turn a simple yes into a miracle

If I just show up—that’s all

I don’t have to stand in the spotlight

I don’t have to know the how

He can work with what I bring Him

If I just show up

Bridge

Maybe faith is not a feeling

Maybe it’s a step you take

With your throat tight, palms sweating

Still walking for somebody’s sake

I’ve seen hope show up in plain clothes

In a quiet ride back home

Like a door you hold for someone

So they don’t have to walk alone

Final Chorus

Yeah, I’ll show up, even when I’m shaking

Show up, even when I’m small

He can turn a simple yes into a miracle

If I just show up—that’s all

I don’t have to stand in the spotlight

I don’t have to know the how

He can work with what I bring Him

If I just show up

Outro

So if You need me, I’m not ready

But I’m ready enough right now

I’ll stop waiting to be perfect, Lord

I’m at the door—I’m coming out