Whisper
Jason Upton Lyrics


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Jesus when you speak to me
I hope I'm listening to you
Let this heart of mine receive
What is full of grace and truth

Whisper whisper whisper in my ear
Tell me words I thought I'd never hear
Show me show me show me what you see
Illuminate what's right in front of me

There's so much more to what we see
Sometimes I'm scared to take it in
Is that you right in front of me
Are you the stranger or the friend

Whisper whisper whisper in my ear
Tell me words I thought I'd never hear
Show me show me show me what you see
Illuminate what's right in front of me

What you whisper in my ear
Let it find room in my heart
Like a garden let your words begin to grow
When my faith is prone to fear
Remind me of your love
Remind me that you'll never let me go

I will not forget
I will not forget
All you've done for me

Whisper whisper whisper in my ear
Tell me words I thought I'd never hear




Show me show me show me what you see
Illuminate what's right in front of me

Overall Meaning

The song “Whisper” by Jason Upton speaks about the desire to hear the voice of Jesus and to receive the grace and truth that comes with it. The lyrics begin by expressing the hope of really hearing when Jesus speaks and the willingness of the heart to receive the message. The singer then requests for Jesus to whisper in their ear, to tell them words they never thought they’d hear before, and to show them what He sees. There’s a recognition that there’s so much more to what we see, which can be fearful, as we wonder if Jesus is a stranger or a friend. However, the plea remains the same, to hear His voice and see what He sees.


The verses in the song balance between expressing the longing to hear from Jesus and a trust in His love for us. We are reminded that we can be confident in His love and His word, which should find room in our hearts like a garden. The words should begin to grow and remind us of His love when we are prone to fear. The song ends with a declaration of not forgetting all that Jesus has done for us. The hope remains that we will continue to hear the voice of Jesus, receive His grace, and be reminded of His love.


Line by Line Meaning

Jesus when you speak to me
Addressing Jesus and expressing the hope to truly listen when spoken to


I hope I'm listening to you
Expressing a desire to listen carefully to Jesus


Let this heart of mine receive
Asking for one's heart to be open to receiving what Jesus has to say


What is full of grace and truth
Asking for the reception of words that are filled with grace and truth


Whisper whisper whisper in my ear
Requesting Jesus' whispers in one's ear


Tell me words I thought I'd never hear
Asking Jesus to speak words that are unexpected


Show me show me show me what you see
Asking Jesus to reveal what he sees


Illuminate what's right in front of me
Asking Jesus to shed light on things that are currently present


There's so much more to what we see
Admitting that there is more beyond what can be seen in the physical world


Sometimes I'm scared to take it in
Acknowledging fear in accepting what cannot be fully comprehended


Is that you right in front of me
Questioning whether Jesus is present


Are you the stranger or the friend
Questioning the nature of Jesus' relationship


What you whisper in my ear
Referring to Jesus' words whispered in one's ear


Let it find room in my heart
Asking for Jesus' words to be accepted by one's heart


Like a garden let your words begin to grow
Using the metaphor of a garden to describe the growth of Jesus' words within oneself


When my faith is prone to fear
Acknowledging the tendency for fear to negatively impact faith


Remind me of your love
Requesting a reminder of Jesus' love


Remind me that you'll never let me go
Requesting a reminder of Jesus' enduring presence


I will not forget
Expressing a commitment to not forget what Jesus has done


All you've done for me
Acknowledging the things Jesus has done


Whisper whisper whisper in my ear
Repeating the request for Jesus' whispers in one's ear


Tell me words I thought I'd never hear
Repeating the request for unexpected words from Jesus


Show me show me show me what you see
Repeating the request for Jesus to reveal what he sees


Illuminate what's right in front of me
Repeating the request for Jesus to shed light on the present




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@sharoncoley9484

I'm a 64 year old grandma raising 2 of my grandkids, girl 6, boy 8. My patients wear thin sometimes like I'm not going to make it through the day. GOD seems so far away at times, I know HE is so close to me it makes me miss HIM even more. As I listen to your song it started bringing TEARS 😪😢, to my eyes my heart starts to break 💔, that's a great feeling for me, cause I know, and let's me know how much I LOVE the LORD and that I can't go a day without HIM. He gives me the peace, & the strength, & patience that I need to know with HIM I can make it through ANYTHING with HIM. Please if you're reading this can I ask you to keep my grandkids, & me in prayer 🙏😪😢. BEAUTIFUL AMAZING song!

@user-jv7ok7lf3z

keep fighting Sharon. You will make it. But fight with the Lord and let him carry your burdens. This is what he says to you "Matthew 11:28-30
New International Version
28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

He loves you. Have faith as well when fighting with the Lord. He will carry you through and give you the grace, peace, endurance, strength, and REST you need. And because of your obedience, he will reward you.

@spiltmilk2794

How are you? How are those little angels?

@yogadre

My story is one of great redemption due to my grandmother. Do not doubt your role to fulfill Gods purpose in those kids lives. It is not about us...but His purpose.

@hattulkaveldounoHIM

Sharon....your comment is me exactly....I couldnt believe it !!
YES...
HE IS OUR STRENGTH...
OUR COMFORTER...
OUR LIGHT....
OUR EVERYTHING !!
PLEASE know i am Praying for you sis(in HIM)....
😁😊🙂💖🙂😁😊💖

@marybeiposorske8388

I am praying wish I could have my gson he needs granny but on other hand I think it would be hard at my age with My illnesses., But is pray for God's help 🙏 I'm praying you get help n god grows your Heart closer to him to get more patients

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@cindypierce8086

"WOW "
this song came in at the right time.
Just like the lord in his perfect timeing.
Just found out I'm a stage 4 breast cancer 🎀
They found it in the lining of my lung.
I know he is there and he will never leave me or forsake me.
Such a beautiful and comforting song 🎵 thank you Jesus 😊

@lynnmorley9094

Im praying for you

@ngpaz2916

God you are Cindy's healer, you are able to heal any cancer, nothing is too difficult for you. We pray, for a miracle to take place in her body, mind and soul. Let your name be glorified in her life in Jesus name. Amen, thank you Jesus for giving your daughter peace.

@jennifertrevino2320

I 🙏 Jesus' healing power over your body by His stripes you are healed. You will be in my prayers God bless you. You are a child of the most High God

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