carry me
Audrey Assad Lyrics

Pain is a forest we all get lost in
Suffering can overwhelm and disorient us, leaving us feeling uncertain and aimless.

Between the branches hope can be so hard to see
In the midst of pain, hope can be elusive and difficult to spot.

And in the darkness we've all got questions
Pain raises deep and important questions about life and the nature of God.

We're all just trying to make sense out of suffering but
Despite our best efforts, it can be hard to understand why we experience pain.

You say I am blessed because of this
God sees value and purpose in our pain, and chooses to use it in our lives.

So, I choose to believe
While pain can challenge our faith, we can choose to trust in God's goodness and purposes for us.

As I carry this cross, You'll carry me
God is with us in our pain, and promises to bear our burdens alongside us.

Fear is a current we all get caught in
Anxiety can feel like a strong and unstoppable force, buffeting us about without mercy.

And in its motion faith can be so hard to find
In the grip of fear, it can be difficult to find trust and security in God's promises.

And we all falter 'cause we're all broken
Despite our best intentions, our human weakness makes us vulnerable to doubt and despair.

We're all just trying to turn the shadows into light but
In the midst of our struggles, we long to find hope and meaning in the pain we experience.

You get glory in the midst of this
God promises to use our trials and fears to bring himself honor and glory, even when we cannot see how.

And You're walking with me
When we feel alone and lost, God promises to be with us and guide us through our hardships.

And I know Your promises are faithful
Despite my doubts and fears, I trust that God's promises are true and dependable.

And God, I've seen Your goodness in my life
In the past, I have experienced God's provision and care, which gives me hope for the present and future.

And oh, I've found Your mercy is a river
God's mercy and grace flow freely, providing us refreshment and sustenance in our time of need.

Your love is an ocean wide
God's love is vast and deep, beyond our understanding but always present and available.

You'll carry me, God
I trust in God's promise to bear me up and support me through all of life's challenges.

And Your love is an ocean wide
God's love is expansive and all-consuming, filling our lives and hearts with hope and joy.