If I Believed
Jeni Varnadeau Lyrics


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Luke 18:8b; Mark 9:24; II Corinthians 4:13-18
Mark Gersmehl, Jeni Varnadeau
There's a place in the night where it's just you and me
There's no where to go but here with my dreams
The shadows close in, the doubts start to flow
There's nowhere to look but deep in my soul
You are whispering secrets I'm longing to hear
I want to receive it but I cannot get near
Can I really let go or am I holding on to fear?
CHORUS
If I believed with a holy passion
I'd throw hesitation to the wind
If I would love you with abandon
My trust in you would never end
If I believed, If I believed, If I believed
Lord, hear my prayer, show me what to do
I want to be closer and closer to you
I try to move forward but I'm stuck in my tracks
I long for the day when I'm not holding back
What should I keep? What should I lose?
Give me the wisdom to know what to choose
Whatever You want, Lord, that's what I want to do
CHORUS
BRIDGE
I believe, help me with my unbelief
I believe, help me with my unbelief
Help me believe
But if I really believed every word You've spoken
Surrendered my little hopes and dreams
If I believed I can't imagine
Just what my life would really mean
If I really believed with reckless passion
I would live so differently
I would have no hesitation
In giving you every part of me




If I believed, If I believed, If I believed.
Pub./Ross Island Music(SESAC) All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Overall Meaning

The song, If I Believed, by Jeni Varnadeau is a prayerful song sung to God expressing a desire for a deeper relationship with Him. The lyrics speak of personal struggles and doubts but also convey a deep longing for complete trust in God. The first verse speaks of a place in the night where it is just the singer and God. It is a place where the shadows close in, fears arise, and doubts start to flow. In this vulnerable state, the singer hears God whispering secrets that she longs to receive but is unable to get close enough. The chorus expresses a desire to have a holy passion and abandon in love for God that will cause trust in Him to never end. The bridge asks for help with unbelief and true belief that will lead to surrendering all to God.


The song was co-written by Mark Gersmehl and Jeni Varnadeau. Mark Gersmehl is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer while Jeni Varnadeau is a talented gospel singer and songwriter who has received several awards for her work.


The song alludes to three verses from the bible. Luke 18:8b speaks of the need for faith to be found on earth when the Son of Man comes. Mark 9:24 speaks of a father's plea to Jesus to heal his son and his request for help with his unbelief. II Corinthians 4:13-18 talks about faith and how it helps believers overcome trials and tribulations.


The song was released in 2001 and is part of Jeni Varnadeau's album Troubled World. The album contains ten other tracks that deal with different themes of faith, love, and hope.


Jeni Varnadeau has also been featured on other Christian albums and has worked with several prominent musicians in the Christian music industry.


The song has been used in different contexts such as worship services, youth gatherings, and Christian radio stations.


The song resonates with Christians who struggle with doubts and fears and has been an inspiration for many to deepen their relationship with God.


Below are the chords for the song If I Believed.


Verse:
C Am7 F2 G
C Am7 F2 G
C Am7 F2 G
C Am7 D4 D


Chorus:
G D/F# Cadd9 G
G D/F# Cadd9 G
G D/F# Cadd9 G
C2 Dsus D


Bridge:
Em7 D/F# C2 G/B
Em7 D/F# C2 G/B
Em7 D/F# C2 G/B
C2 Dsus D


Line by Line Meaning

There's a place in the night where it's just you and me
There are times when it feels like it is only me and God, with no one else around.


There's no where to go but here with my dreams
At times, it feels like there is nowhere else to turn but to my dreams and aspirations.


The shadows close in, the doubts start to flow
Uncertainty and doubts can start to creep in and feel overwhelming at times.


There's nowhere to look but deep in my soul
At such times, the only place to find answers is within oneself, deep in one's soul.


You are whispering secrets I'm longing to hear
At such moments, God is speaking, and I desire to hear Him.


I want to receive it but I cannot get near
Even though I want to hear God's voice, sometimes it feels like I cannot connect to Him.


Can I really let go or am I holding on to fear?
It can be difficult to discern whether I am holding myself back due to fear or the need to control everything.


If I believed with a holy passion
True belief with a passionate heart can lead to amazing things.


I'd throw hesitation to the wind
If I truly believed, I would not hesitate to follow God's plan wholeheartedly.


If I would love you with abandon
If I loved God without holding back, without any reservations, I would trust Him fully.


My trust in you would never end
My trust in God would be unshakable if I loved and believed in Him truly.


Lord, hear my prayer, show me what to do
The only way forward is to seek God's guidance and wisdom through prayer.


I want to be closer and closer to you
Above all else, my desire is to be as close to God as possible.


I try to move forward but I'm stuck in my tracks
Despite my efforts to move forward, sometimes there are obstacles that cannot be overcome without God's help.


I long for the day when I'm not holding back
My ultimate desire is to have complete faith in God and not hold anything back from Him.


What should I keep? What should I lose?
In discerning God's will, sometimes it is hard to know what to prioritize and what to let go of.


Give me the wisdom to know what to choose
Therefore, I ask God to bless me with the wisdom to make the right choices.


Whatever You want, Lord, that's what I want to do
In the end, God's will is what matters most to me, and I want to follow it with all that I have.


But if I really believed every word You've spoken
If I truly believed every word spoken by God, without any doubts or fear, my life would be different.


Surrendered my little hopes and dreams
In such moments, even my own hopes and aspirations would have to take a back seat to what God wants for me.


If I believed I can't imagine
If I had such unwavering belief, I cannot even imagine all the things that could be possible.


Just what my life would really mean
The meaning and purpose of my life would be far greater than anything I can imagine.


If I really believed with reckless passion
Truly believing with reckless abandon can lead to amazing outcomes, even beyond our wildest dreams.


I would live so differently
Such a belief would transform my life and how I view every situation.


I would have no hesitation
Every step taken would be done without fear or hesitation, for I would trust in God fully.


In giving you every part of me
I would be willing to surrender everything I have to God, and give Him every part of my being.


I believe, help me with my unbelief
This is a prayer asking God to help strengthen my belief and faith, even in moments of doubt.


Help me believe
A simple yet sincere prayer to ask God to help me in my faith journey.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JENI VARNADEAU, MARK STEPHEN GERSMEHL

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