I’m Trying, Lord | Gospel Soul Blues

Welcome to Brereton’s Vintage Gospel Blues — Where Worship Meets Soul & Blues. “I’m Trying, Lord” is for anyone who feels like they’re doing everything right… but still struggling. You’re showing up. You’re praying. You’re trying to make better decisions. You’re doing your best to stay faithful. And yet… it still feels like nothing is changing. That kind of frustration is real. It can make you question everything— your effort, your faith, even yourself. But this song is not about pretending everything is okay. It’s an honest prayer. A real moment between you and God. This song is a reminder: 👉 God sees your effort 👉 Your trying is not unnoticed 👉 You don’t have to give up just because it’s hard If you’re here right now… keep going. Even if it feels slow. Even if it feels like nothing is happening. Because trying… still matters. 📖 “Let us not grow weary in doing good…” – Galatians 6:9 If this song speaks to you, like, comment, and subscribe for more Gospel Soul Sessions. 🙏 I’m trying, Lord. 🎶 Lyrics Verse 1 I’ve been getting up early Trying to do things right Praying through the mornings Fighting through the nights I’ve been watching my steps Trying not to fall But it feels like it don’t matter Like it don’t change at all [Pre-Chorus – STRAINED, HONEST] And I don’t understand it… [Chorus – RAW PRAYER] I’m trying, Lord I’m doing everything I know Still feels like I’m stuck Still feels like I’m low I’m trying, Lord I haven’t walked away But I need You to meet me Somewhere in this place [Verse 2 – FRUSTRATION + FAITH] I’ve been faithful with the little Trying to stay true Holding on to hope That You would come through But I’m looking at my life And I don’t see change Just the same old battles And the same old pain [Pre-Chorus] And I’m starting to wonder… [Chorus] I’m trying, Lord I’m doing everything I know Still feels like I’m stuck Still feels like I’m low I’m trying, Lord I haven’t walked away But I need You to meet me Somewhere in this place [Verse 3 – DIRECT TO JESUS] I’m not asking for easy I’m just asking for help I’m tired of pretending I can do this myself If You’re working behind it I need strength to stay Cause right now it’s hard Just to keep this faith [Pre-Chorus – BREAKING] I’m still calling Your name… [Chorus – HEAVIER, DEEPER] I’m trying, Lord I’m doing everything I know Still feels like I’m stuck Still feels like I’m low I’m trying, Lord I haven’t walked away But I need You to meet me Somewhere in this place [Bridge – SURRENDER + TRUTH] See my effort See my fight See these tears Late at night I’m still here I still believe Even when It’s hard to breathe [Instrumental Section – DEEP BLUES RELEASE] 🎸 emotional guitar bends (crying tone) 🎹 minor progression → slight lift 🥁 slow, deep kicks 👉 feels like holding on while hurting [Breakdown – QUIET PRAYER] I’m still here… I’m still trying… [Final Chorus – HOPE THROUGH STRUGGLE] I’m trying, Lord I’m doing everything I know Even when it’s hard I’m not letting go I’m trying, Lord I’m still calling Your name So meet me right here In the middle of this pain [Outro – SOFT, REAL] I’m still trying… Don’t leave me here…