Great Hope, Great God
Embracing the Dark: Discovering Hope in the Desert of Faith
Lyrics
What if I'm looking for rivers
Expressing a search for fulfillment or meaning, possibly using the metaphor of rivers.
When the desert is right where You are
Acknowledging that God can be found even in challenging or barren situations.
And while I am waiting for wonders
Waiting for miraculous events or signs while trusting that God is caring for the speaker's heart.
You're holding my heart
Emphasizing God's role in providing emotional support and security.
Lord, when the light isn't here yet
Facing times of darkness or uncertainty and seeking God's presence.
And it's so hard to find where You are
Struggling to perceive God's location and relying on Him for guidance.
I'll hold on to You while You teach me
Clutching onto faith and trusting God's guidance during difficult times.
To see in the dark
Learning to perceive and understand God's plans in challenging circumstances.
This is my great hope
Declaring a strong sense of optimism and trust in God as the ultimate source of hope.
You are a great God
Acknowledging God's greatness and sovereignty over the speaker's life.
Pouring out great love
Recognizing God's abundant and unconditional love being poured out.
Over me
Personalizing the experience of God's love and grace.
This is my great hope
Reiterating the theme of hope and expressing confidence in God's faithfulness.
God, You are faithful
Affirming God's reliability and constancy in the speaker's life.
And what you have been, You will
Believing that God's character remains unchanged and enduring.
Always be
Expressing trust in the everlasting nature of God's attributes.
You are my joy in the journey
Highlighting God as a source of joy and purpose in life's journey.
You are always my reason to sing
Affirming God's consistent role as a reason for the speaker's expression of joy through singing.
Turning the ashes to beauty
Emphasizing God's transformative power by turning difficult situations into something beautiful.
You redeem everything
Declaring God's ability to redeem and restore every aspect of life.
This suffering will soon be
Anticipating an end to present suffering and the transformation of pain into a distant memory.
Only a memory
Highlighting the temporary nature of current hardships.
All of this mourning
Referring to the current state of mourning or sorrow that will be replaced by joy.
Will turn into dancing
Expressing the belief that sorrow will be replaced by joyous celebration.
Healing is coming
Anticipating a time of healing and a shift to joyful expressions.
Songs of rejoicing
Expecting the emergence of songs of happiness and celebration.
You are restoring, restoring my soul
Acknowledging God's role in restoring and rejuvenating the speaker's soul.
This I know, yes I know
Expressing a personal conviction and certainty about God's restoring power.
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