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When Life Gets Broken

By Sandi Patty

1,889 views Jun 30, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Sandi Patty's 'When Life Gets Broken,' featuring Heather Payne, is a Christian song about finding hope and strength in Jesus during times of pain, loss, and despair. The lyrics speak to those who feel abandoned, wounded, or overwhelmed by life's storms, encouraging them to turn to Jesus, who carries their burdens and helps them start over. The song emphasizes that God can replace what has been lost and provides healing for troubled souls. It offers comfort to anyone facing brokenness, reminding them that Jesus is present and knows their needs.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

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

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