Gloria Gaither (b. March 4, 1942) is a songwriter for gospel music, along with her husband, Bill Gaither. She also sang in the Bill Gaither Trio, one of the most influential groups in recent Christian music.
More Than Ever
Bill & Gloria Gaither Lyrics
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In a universal mold the world made just for me
And I'm trying to fit
Just a little bit
I'm in no condition now to try and stand up tall
I got no one else to blame, I guess I earned it all
Got a lot of regret
Got a lot of shame
Won't get me very far
That's when everything that I am not
Meets everything you are
And I am more than enough
I am more than enough
Sometimes I get caught up on the outside looking in
I build up my own walls and wait for you to let me in
I don't know why
Guess it's easy to hide, hide
But you just cut right through my pain
And give me one more taste
Of your free and perfect
Never ever ending grace
I've had it before
I just needed more, more, more
'Cause when everything that I have got
Won't get me very far
That's when everything that I am not
Meets everything you are
And I am more than enough
I am more than enough
And of all the lies the world and I
Could tell myself, I know
The worst is that you'd turn your back
And ever let me go
'Cause I'm more than enough
I am more than enough
I am more than enough
I am more than enough
(Sometimes I get caught up on the outside looking in)
(But you walk through my walls and pull me in your arms again)
I am more than enough
I am more than enough
The lyrics to Bill & Gloria Gaither's song "More Than Ever" express the struggle with self-doubt and the feeling of never measuring up to what the world expects. The singer feels trapped in the "universal mold" that society has created and is constantly trying to fit into it, even though it is draining them emotionally and mentally. They express regret and shame for not living up to the standard they believe they should, but at the same time, they realize that what they have is not enough to satisfy them.
However, the singer finds hope in their relationship with God. They recognize that when everything they have is not enough, God's grace and love fill the gap. They are more than enough just as they are, and they don't need to fit into anyone's expectations. The singer acknowledges that they often build walls around themselves and hide from the world, but God cuts through their pain and gives them a sense of peace and comfort.
Overall, the lyrics to "More Than Ever" encourage listeners to recognize their inherent worth and value as individuals created by God, regardless of their achievements, possessions, or societal status.
Line by Line Meaning
Stuck inside a picture of what I think I should be
Feeling trapped by societal expectations of what I should become
In a universal mold the world made just for me
The world has a predetermined image of who I should be
And I'm trying to fit
I am struggling to conform to society's expectations
Just a little bit
Attempting to fit in even if it means compromising a little
I'm in no condition now to try and stand up tall
Feeling too weak and defeated to stand with confidence
I got no one else to blame, I guess I earned it all
Admitting to being responsible for their current situation
Got a lot of regret
Feeling sorry for past mistakes and missed opportunities
Got a lot of shame
Feeling embarrassed and unworthy
But when everything that I have got won't get me very far
The things they possess can only take them so far in life
That's when everything that I am not meets everything you are
Realizing that their flaws meet the perfect qualities of God
And I am more than enough
Feeling confident that they are more than what they thought they were
Sometimes I get caught up on the outside looking in
Feeling isolated and lonely despite being surrounded by people
I build up my own walls and wait for you to let me in
Putting up barriers and waiting for God to break them down
I don't know why
Not understanding why they do certain things
Guess it's easy to hide, hide
Hiding their true feelings to avoid being vulnerable
But you just cut right through my pain
God breaks down their defenses and brings healing to their hurts
And give me one more taste
God's grace can never be exhausted and is always available
Of your free and perfect never ever ending grace
Recognizing the infinite nature of God's grace
I've had it before
Experience with God's grace in the past
I just needed more, more, more
Craving more of God's grace to fill their emptiness
'Cause when everything that I have got won't get me very far
The things they possess can only take them so far in life
That's when everything that I am not meets everything you are
Realizing that their flaws meet the perfect qualities of God
And I am more than enough
Feeling confident that they are more than what they thought they were
And of all the lies the world and I could tell myself, I know
Being aware of and rejecting the false messages from the world
The worst is that you'd turn your back and ever let me go
Believing that God will never abandon them
'Cause I'm more than enough
Knowing that they are valued and loved by God
Sometimes I get caught up on the outside looking in
Feeling isolated and lonely despite being surrounded by people
But you walk through my walls and pull me in your arms again
God breaking down their emotional barriers and enveloping them in His love
I am more than enough
Feeling confident that they are more than what they thought they were
I am more than enough
Feeling confident that they are more than what they thought they were
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@charlerasmus2635
When I started my journey in fresh
child like trust, I believed that the Lord's way was best. I would read
in his word how he mothered the bird, and grieved when it fell from its
nest.
How I felt His delight when I chose to do right, and prayed I would not make him sad.
We would meet on the way in the cool of the day.
What a pure sweet communion we had.
Chorus:
Oh, But now more than ever I cherish the Cross. More than ever I sit at His feet.
All the miles of my journey have proved my Lord true, and He is so precious to me.
Oh, the road I have travelled has sometimes been steep, through the wild, jagged places of life.
And sometimes I've stumbled and fallen so hard that the stones cut my soul like a knife,
But the staff of my shepherd would reach out for me and lift me to cool pastures green.
Oil of the Spirit anointing my wounds, there I'd rest by the clear, healing stream.
(Repeat Chorus)
Is love's old sweet story too good to be true? Do you find all this hard to believe?
Has the cruel world we live in so battered your heart, that the hurt child inside you can't grieve?
I can't say I blame you I've been where you are, and all I can say is, "It's true!"
You're wanted, you're precious,you're the love of His heart, and the old rugged cross was for you.
(Repeat Chorus x2)
Ending:
Oh, he is so precious to me...yes! He is so precious to me.
@TheFoodman21
I think one thing displayed here that's extremely underrated about David's singing is how personal, interpretive and sincere his singing is. Especially in his early days. The high notes are phenomenal but mannn he knows how to convey a message. It's a work of art and so beautiful. Bravo!
@daryltracy7949
Right?!
@ThaisCampos-rw3rp
@Daryl Tracy ❤❤❤q
@lindacrossno9529
I dont think they realized just what they got with David. However it did not take long until he was the `home run maker' of so many of their hit songs. The talent David has is stronger now than ever as he continues to blow our minds with his vocal ability and skills of communicating the message of each song he sings. He is the best singer of my time.
@JoaoLucas-ls9tt
i cant stop sing this 2:45 " You're wanted. You're precious. You're the love of His heart, and the old rugged cross was for you."
@nicoleparkins7650
I agree
@lee31097
I love this song, and those words are so awesome.
@pennylovell9630
Same for me. I need to hear those words over and over because I frequently feel unloved and unwanted
@OnePiece-iu1pg
@Penny Lovell he loves us
@peacebe9518
@@pennylovell9630yes oh yes