Tired of Faking It: Shenice's Song

Unlocked: Daily Devotions for Teens · Jan 21, 2026 · 5m

READ: PSALM 145:14-19; HEBREWS 4:14-16 Today’s poem is written in the style of a rap. I’m here every night; too tired to fight. Just trying to make it, not fake it. It’s hard…to be a PK, knowing you want me to say, “It’s okay. I still believe.” Though in my heart I still grieve. But I see a world that’s gone bad. And it started when Dad Headed out of the door, said he wanted no more. Preacher dad who told me of God— what a facade. Now our family’s a mess, and each day’s got stress. I pray, but don’t know what to say. Can I be real? There’s nothing I feel except empty inside. See, last time I…