When Life Gets Broken
Shen Asidor
A gentle song that reminds us God can heal even the deepest broken places of the heart
A soft watercolor illustration of a woman sitting quietly before warm golden light breaking through a cloudy sky, symbolizing healing, comfort, and God’s gentle restoration in broken seasons.
There are songs that meet you exactly where the heart is tender — in the places where life has left cracks and questions. “When Life Gets Broken” by Shen Asidor is one of those healing songs. It carries a gentle reminder that even in broken seasons, God is still present, still working, and still able to restore what feels lost. As you listen, let the lyrics soften your heart and draw you back into His embrace.
Take a moment to slow down and let this song minister to your heart.
Lyrics
Hands reaching out with no one to hold
You've been abandoned with no place to go
Wounded and wanting, such desperate times
Cold bitter tears are filling your eyes
Get a glimpse of Jesus for He is right there with you
He knows just what you need
'Cause when life gets broken, when you're in despair
He'll carry your burden when it's too much to bear
It's down in the valley where He'll give you strength
And there is nothing you have lost that He can't replace
He'll help you start all over again
When life gets broken
You hoped God would heal it, but the storm raged and raged
Now it's hard to imagine how you'll make it through the day
Weeks turn to years, time's passing you by
But you're still holding on to the how's and the why's
So get a glimpse of Jesus for He is right there with you
He knows just what you need
'Cause when life gets broken, when you're in despair
He'll carry your burden when it's too much to bear
It's down in the valley where He'll give you strength
And there is nothing you have lost that He can't replace
He'll help you start all over again
When life gets broken
Healing waters heal our troubled souls
Jesus, sweet Jesus will cleanse and make us whole
When life gets broken, when you're in despair
He'll carry your burden when it's too much to bear
It's down in the valley where He'll give you strength
And there is nothing you have lost that He can't replace
He'll help you start all over again
He'll help you start all over again
He'll help you start all over again
He'll help you start all over again
When life gets broken
Reflection
Broken seasons come quietly and unexpectedly — through loss, disappointment, unanswered prayers, or fatigue that settles deep in the soul. This song reminds us that God is not intimidated by the pieces of our lives. He does not look away from our pain. He gathers every shattered part with tenderness, knowing exactly where each piece belongs.
When life feels too heavy, the temptation is to hold everything together on our own. But the truth is: healing begins when we place the brokenness into His hands. God rebuilds slowly, gently, and faithfully — not always by putting life back the way it was, but by creating something stronger, deeper, and more beautiful than before.
If your heart feels fragile today, let this be a moment to breathe. Let the song become a prayer. Whisper your grief to Jesus, knowing He listens without judgment. Offer Him the pieces, and trust that His hands still make all things new.