Hello devrygrad09,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
I see from your post and screenshot that you have what looks like the outline of the audio recording over the spot where you can type in Messages. To start troubleshooting this issue I suggest that you close the Messages app, and then restart your iPhone.
- Press the Home button two times quickly. You'll see small previews of your recently used apps.
- Swipe left to find the app you want to close.
- Swipe up on the app's preview to close it.
Force an app to close in iOS - Apple Support
- Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the red slider appears.
- Drag the slider to turn your device completely off.
- After the device turns off, press and hold the Sleep/Wake button again until you see the Apple logo.
Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Take care.