In today’s digital age, social media paints a picture of connection and togetherness. We post, share, and engage online, creating an illusion that someone, somewhere, is watching out for us. But the harsh truth is, most people are too consumed with their own lives to notice what you’re going through.
Nobody asks, “Are you okay?” They scroll past your posts or assume you’re fine because you’re smiling in your pictures. And if you’re someone seen as a pillar of strength—a person of faith, resilience, or leadership—the assumption grows deeper: “You’re always strong, you don’t need anyone.”
But behind that strength lies a truth we often keep hidden: I am broken.
Yes, I have faith. Yes, I believe in God’s promises. But that doesn’t mean I don’t feel the weight of this world. It doesn’t mean I’m immune to pain or exempt from struggles. Sometimes, the expectation to always be “strong” is the heaviest burden of all.
If you resonate with this, know this truth: It’s okay to admit you’re not okay. It’s okay to feel weak and vulnerable. Even Jesus wept, even He sought solace in prayer. Strength isn’t the absence of struggle—it’s the courage to face it and to lean on the One who never leaves us, even when the world does.
So, let’s pause today. Check on the people you think are “always strong.” Send that message. Ask, “Are you really okay?” Your small act of care might be the lifeline they need.
And if you’re the one feeling broken, know this: God sees you. He cares. He understands your pain even when no one else seems to notice. You are not alone.
