Story Behind The Song
The amazing words and imagery of Psalm 139 were my inspiration for this song. It is mind blowing that no matter how hard we try to hide from God, He patiently waits for us with open arms. Our Father also understands our deepest pains and wants to heal us by his Spirit. There is absolutely nothing that can separate us completely from Him, no matter what we do. I am constantly reminded of how Paul, who wrote the majority of the New Testament and has changed millions of lives with his words, was responsible for persecuting Christians prior to his conversion. If Paul can be forgiven, so can we. Our father knows us "as we are", not as we pretend to be. We've all been "found out", so there's no need to hide. When we admit that we need him to shine his light on our lives, real healing can begin.
Song Description
It is mind blowing that no matter how hard we try to hide from God, He patiently waits for us with open arms.
| Song Length |
4:38 |
Genre |
Rock - Religious |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Exultant, Joyful |
Subject |
Hope, Religion |
| Similar Artists |
Sting, James Taylor |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Oh Lord You search me
And You know me as I am
You know when I sit
And when I rise to stand
There's nothing unfamiliar to You
But that won't keep You away
You love me in all of my weakness
When I fail You stay by my side
You never leave me when I set sail on my own
You are the calm when the winds start to blow
When I find myself back at that place
Feeling unworthy of Your grace
Surely the darkness will hide me
And the light become night all around me
But even there You will find me
And make the night
Shine like the day
You know my every thought
Before they come to me
Lord You know my fears
And the comforts that I keep
And You're not surprised by my sin
It's the reason that You stay
Lord You shine like the day
You fill my heart with Your grace
Lord You shine like the day