Story Behind The Song
This song started with what seemed like a dream (1993) but was, in fact, an answer to prayer, realizing that I had not made a committment to allow God to lead me in all of my life's activities and to guide me for HIS purposes. I call this song the 'manifestation of my faith becoming real and meaningful', giving control over to God. (conversion)
Song Description
A song written about making a conscious decision to trust God first and foremost with every aspect of life. A song of realization that God is in fact, real and active in my day-to-day choices and has a plan for me to be of use for His purposes.
| Song Length |
6:06 |
Genre |
Pop - Religious, Pop - Religious |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Peaceful, Serene |
Subject |
Spirituality, Prayer |
| Similar Artists |
Amy Grant, Gloria Estefan |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
IS THAT YOU, LORD
Maggie Vida, 1993
Verse 1:
When I?m alone in the darkness? and when I just can?t seem to find my way?
I get a restless kind of feeling? I know my life has got to change
There?s such an emptiness inside me? and yet I?ve got the things I need the most
I?m so afraid to surrender? I?m so afraid to let go
Refrain #1:
Is that You, Lord, trying to reach and take hold of me?
Is that You, Lord?. silently calling my name?
Is that You, Lord, please help me to listen and set me free
?Cause I?m trying to hear You? trying to follow
And I?m trying to love You? and obey?
Verse 2:
Sometimes I weep and I wonder? so much confusion inside my heart
I need Your love to console me? I need Your light to show the way
I know Your Spirit will guide me? just as sure as the sun will shine
And I know Your Wisdom will teach me? to know the truth that?s Yours and mine?.
Refrain #2:
Is that You, Lord, stirring my heart deep inside of me?
Is that You, Lord? constantly calling my name?
Is that You, Lord? who speaks to my soul and won?t let me be
Let me hear Your whisper? let me find Your direction
Let me feel Your healing might?..
Verse 3:
There is no reason to fear You? unending Love, there can be no doubt
You are my constant companion ? to show what life is all about
And as I wait for Your answer? I realize it?s trust I need the most
Sure as the life of an unborn child, Your life within must be known
Refrain #3:
Is that You, Lord, who?s warmth always soothes and cradles me?
Is that You, Lord, repeatedly calling my name?
Is that You, Lord, who knows all my weakness and strengthens me
Take my hand? I?ll follow?. Take my eyes? give me sight?
Take my life????
I?ll shine Your light???