In 2008, after five solo album releases, and nine with Passion, Tomlin made the move from Texas to Atlanta to be a worship leader for Giglio’s new church, Passion City Church, with its first service being held in February of 2009. Tomlin has since released four solo worship albums, two Christmas albums, and one live album.
In 2013, Tomlin’s seventh album Burning Light debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart, becoming only the fourth album by a Christian artist to top that chart, along with Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace) by Bob Carlisle, You Light Up My Life by LeeAnn Rimes, both in 1997, and TobyMac's Eye On It in 2012.
Tomlin has recorded some of the most famous songs ever in Christian music, such as How Great Is Our God, Holy Is The Lord, Our God, and Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)
Throughout his successful career, Tomlin has won 22 GMA Dove Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, and a Grammy.
Chris Tomlin’s discography: The Noise We Make (2001)Not To Us (2002)Arriving (2004)Live From Austin Music Hall (2005)See The Morning (2006)Hello Love (2008)Glory In The Highest: Christmas Songs of Worship (2009) And If Our God Is For Us… (2010)How Great Is Our God: The Essential Collection (2011)Burning Lights (2013) Love Ran Red (2014)Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship (2015) Never Lose Sight (2016)
God Who Listens
Chris Tomlin Lyrics
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The God who made the winters and the summers
The One who put the stars all in their place
The only One who stands above all others
He knows me by name
The angels hide their faces in His presence
You rule the world and reign above the heavens
And still draw close to me
And when I close my eyes
I know that
I'm not just hopin', I'm not just wishin'
I know I'm prayin' to a God who listens
I know He hears me, I know He's livin'
Yes, I am prayin' to a God who listens
He walks with me and leads me by still waters
I lay my troubles down at His feet (lay my troubles down)
It's amazing that the Savior and the Father
He is (He is) a friend (a friend) to me
How can it be? Oh
I'm not just hopin', I'm not just wishin'
I know I'm prayin' to a God who listens
I know He hears me, I know He's livin'
Yes, I am prayin' (yes, I am prayin') to a God who listens
Your a God who listens
Who knows me, who loves me
Who never will fail me
Who tells me that I am His own
And You surround me, remind me
You always are for me
So I come boldly to Your throne
I'm not just hopin', I'm not just wishin'
Yes, I am prayin' to a God who listens
Oh, Lord a promise, that we've been given
Yes, we are prayin' to a God who listens
To a, to a
Ooh, yeah, oh, yeah-yeah
Oh, oh-oh
I'm not just hopin' (I'm not just hopin')
I'm not just wishin' (I'm not just wishin')
The lyrics of Chris Tomlin's song "God Who Listens" express the awe and wonder of the singer as they reflect on the greatness and power of God. The song begins by acknowledging God's sovereignty and creative power, acknowledging that He is the one who made the seasons and placed the stars in the sky. Despite His majesty, the singer emphasizes that God knows them personally by name, highlighting the intimate relationship between the individual and God.
The lyrics then allude to the power of God's presence, causing even angels to hide their faces and demons to flee. The song acknowledges that God rules over the world and the heavens, yet astonishingly, He draws close to the singer. This portrays the paradoxical nature of God, being both all-powerful and yet intimately involved in the lives of His creation.
The chorus expresses the singer's confidence in their prayers, knowing that they are not merely hoping or wishing for something, but that they are praying to a God who listens. The song emphasizes the assurance that God hears their prayers and is actively present and involved in their life. The following verses further highlight the close relationship between the singer and God, comparing Him to a friend who walks with them and provides comfort and guidance.
Overall, "God Who Listens" serves as a reminder of God's grandeur, his personal involvement in our lives, and the assurance that our prayers are heard by Him.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ashley Glenn Gorley, Chris Tomlin, David Garcia, Rhett Akins
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@christomlinmusic
This song is centered around what sets God apart from all the other idols in gods in the world, He listens. Not sometimes, but always... You know, sometimes He is listening and moving in our lives and we have no idea and sometimes He is listening and moving and it is so apparent. Getting to write this one with my close friend Thomas Rhett was something I will never forget... I hope this song touches you the way it has me and reminds you that we pray to a God who listens to us, sees us, and loves us.
@jeffrey5838
Truly said
@mwalimumwalupindi4594
Blessed!!!.. Very fantastic song
@tinaboettcher8250
Beautiful Song Chris!
@godscommand1554
We thank God for this song....
God Bless you Bro Chris and may he use you and team mightily in building his kingdom.
@tyeishaleisure
Beautiful song. Powerful message. God bless you Chris
@joymujunga1749
“I love the Lord, because He has heard My voice and my supplications. Because He has inclined His ear to me, Therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live.”
Psalms 116:1-2 NKJV
@SunYat-sen
Any other god would have left us. That’s why Jesus is worthy of our worship. He laid down His life for His creation and asked for nothing in return.
@abaijahbarigo8157
Amen...Thank you God my Everything 🙏🙏🙏...Walked into a shopping Mall this morning,heard this song for the first time,tears in my eyes, really touched my soul,what a sovereign God we serve...🙏
@jackdeberry9461
God Bless! Have a great day. Praying for you and your family!