I Know My Savior Cares
Faith in the Dark: Discovering Comfort and Redemption in 'I Know My Savior Cares'
Lyrics
When I can't trace the Master's hand
Expressing uncertainty when unable to understand or follow the guidance of a higher power (the Master).
Can I go on when I can't see His plan
Questioning the ability to persevere when the divine plan is unclear.
Can I walk through the cold, dark night
Contemplating the challenge of navigating difficult times symbolized by a cold, dark night.
By faith I can, and here's the reason why
Affirming the ability to overcome challenges through faith and providing a reason for that faith.
I know, I know my Savior cares
Confidently acknowledging the caring nature of the Savior despite difficulties.
Every hurt my broken heart can't bear
Recognizing that the Savior cares for every pain the broken heart experiences.
I run up to His nail-scarred feet
Describing a symbolic act of seeking solace at the feet marked by nails, indicating Christ's sacrifice.
And leave my troubles there
Choosing to leave one's troubles at the feet of the Savior as an act of surrender.
'Cause I know, I know my Savior cares
Reiterating the confidence in the Savior's caring nature.
He saw the sins I can't forget
Acknowledging the Savior's awareness of past sins that are hard to forget.
And bears the scars of all that I regret
Highlighting the visible scars borne by the Savior as a result of human regrets and sins.
My life was ruined in my own hands
Admitting personal responsibility for ruining one's own life through actions.
But through His blood I can begin again
Finding hope in the possibility of renewal through the redemptive power of the Savior's blood.
I know, I know my Savior cares
Reaffirming the belief in the caring nature of the Savior despite heartbreaks.
Every hurt my broken heart can't bear
Emphasizing the Savior's role in healing the broken heart and alleviating hurts.
I run up to His nail-scarred feet
Symbolic act of approaching the nail-scarred feet for comfort and relief.
And leave my troubles there
Continuing to entrust troubles to the Savior, confident in His caring nature.
'Cause I know, I know my Savior cares
Reiterating the unwavering belief in the Savior's caring attitude.
I run up to His nail-scarred feet
Symbolic repetition of seeking solace at the nail-scarred feet of the Savior.
And leave my troubles there
Reaffirmation of leaving troubles at the Savior's feet as an ongoing act of trust.
'Cause I know, I know my Savior cares
Concluding with confidence in the caring nature of the Savior.
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