Matt Hammitt Teaches Us How to Deal with "Church Hurt"

Matt Hammitt, former lead singer of Sanctus Real, releases his new single "Church Hurt." The song addresses a pressing reality: what do you do when you are hurt by a pastor or a church leader or a member of the church? Do you walk out of Christianity and abandon the church altogether? Instead of getting angry or disappointed, Hammitt challenges us to evaluate: "Did I really put my faith/In someone higher than a person/Something bigger than a stage."
Hammitt writes, "Jesus continues to heal people around the world through imperfect people who serve him, but the imperfect people who serve him often need healing as well. As nations become weaker and more divided, the church must become stronger and more united. But how can we be strong, how can we be united, if we don't care for our own who are weak? I hope this song brings healing wherever it may go."
When I felt that church hurt
So hard to put into words
Feeling stranded, abandoned
Thought we would end up with heaven on earth
Instead of this church hurt
We found ourselves down in the dirt
All of us imperfect people under a steeple
Just trying to do God's work
And then there was church hurt
Lately I've been asking
Did I really put my faith
In someone higher than a person
Something bigger than a stage
Tags : Matt Hammitt "Church Hurt" matt hammitt Sanctus Real matt hammitt new single
Hot Trends
-
Squire Parsons, Southern Gospel Singer, Dies
-
Amy Grant Records Exclusive “Home (Layana’s Song)" for R.J. Halbert’s Star-Studded “Caretaker” Audiobook
-
Adam Lambert Cast as Judas in "Jesus Christ Superstar"
-
New Docu-Film “The Face of Jesus” Set for Release on June 3
-
7 Things to Know About Brothers of the Heart's "Listen to the Music"
-
Kutless Returns to their Rock Roots with "Midnight"
-
Phil Wickham Releases 6 Versions of "What An Awesome God"
-
Pastors and Broadcasters Larry and Tiz Huch Affirm the Reality of Miracles in New Book
-
Here Are Lyrics to Citipointe Worship's "Risen King"
-
Hillsong Worship Former Leader Miriam Webster Gets Married
-
Wanda Bell Launches LadyBellRadio.com 24/7 Gospel Music Platform
-
The Tragic End of Kingdom Heir's Founder Steve French
-
Hillsong's Marty Sampson Finalizes His Decision to Leave Christianity in Tear-Filled Letter
-
Joy Williams Reveals the Real Reason Behind Civil War's Breakup
-
Smokey Robinson Faces $50 Million Sexual Assault Lawsuit Amidst New Gospel Album Release
Most Popular
-
Squire Parsons, Southern Gospel Singer, Dies
-
Amy Grant Records Exclusive “Home (Layana’s Song)" for R.J. Halbert’s Star-Studded “Caretaker” Audiobook
-
Adam Lambert Cast as Judas in "Jesus Christ Superstar"
-
New Docu-Film “The Face of Jesus” Set for Release on June 3
-
7 Things to Know About Brothers of the Heart's "Listen to the Music"
-
Kutless Returns to their Rock Roots with "Midnight"
-
Phil Wickham Releases 6 Versions of "What An Awesome God"
-
Pastors and Broadcasters Larry and Tiz Huch Affirm the Reality of Miracles in New Book
-
Here Are Lyrics to Citipointe Worship's "Risen King"
-
Hillsong Worship Former Leader Miriam Webster Gets Married
-
Wanda Bell Launches LadyBellRadio.com 24/7 Gospel Music Platform
-
The Tragic End of Kingdom Heir's Founder Steve French
-
Hillsong's Marty Sampson Finalizes His Decision to Leave Christianity in Tear-Filled Letter
-
Joy Williams Reveals the Real Reason Behind Civil War's Breakup
-
Smokey Robinson Faces $50 Million Sexual Assault Lawsuit Amidst New Gospel Album Release