He truly understands that it is not enough to just be saved but to live as a more than conqueror, we must understand the full ramification of what actually took place at the Cross of the Lord Jesus Christ.
That's why I, as a 65-year old retired missionary, can willing submit my life and ministry to his leadership. How delightful it is to grow under the teaching ministry of a Biblically qualified man of God.
And can he ever sing...wow! He also looks like Shep Smith of Fox News.
You Are There
Joel Engle Lyrics
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And You know me
You know when I sit and when I rise
You perceive my thoughts from a far
You discern my going out and my lying down
You′re familiar with all of my ways
Before a word is on my tongue
You know it Lord
Where can I go from Your Spirit?
Where can I flee from Your presence?
If I go up to the heavens You are there
You are there
You are there
Oh Lord Your light shines
In my darkness
Your presence surrounding my soul
And Your mercy will not let me go
And Lord I will praise You all my life
With wonder You've fashioned my heart
And I worship You for who You are
If I rise on the wings of the dawn
Even there Your hand will guide me
Your right hand will hold me fast
In Joel Engle's song "You Are There," the singer praises and acknowledges the omnipresence and omniscience of God. The lyrics begin with the acknowledgment that God knows everything about the singer, including their thoughts, movements, and habits, even before they express themselves. The next verse continues this theme, questioning where a person can go to escape from God's presence. The answer is that nowhere is beyond God's presence since God is everywhere. The final verse describes how God's light shines through the darkness in the singer's life, and God's mercy upholds them. The singer promises to praise God for the rest of their life, in wonder and reverence for who God is. The song ends on a reassuring note, with the singer acknowledging that even if they were to fly beyond the morning's light, God's hand would still guide and hold them.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Lord You have searched me
You know everything about me and have examined my heart.
And You know me
You have a deep understanding of my thoughts, feelings, and actions.
You know when I sit and when I rise
You know every detail of my life and are always watching over me.
You perceive my thoughts from a far
You see and understand all of my innermost thoughts, no matter how hidden they may be.
You discern my going out and my lying down
You observe my every move, whether I'm resting or active, and understand the reasons behind them.
You're familiar with all of my ways
You know everything about me and have a deep understanding of my personality, tendencies, and habits.
Before a word is on my tongue
You know what I'm about to say even before I say it.
You know it Lord
You are omniscient and have complete knowledge of everything, including my innermost thoughts, feelings and intentions.
Where can I go from Your Spirit?
There is nowhere I can escape that You haven't been, because Your presence is all around me.
Where can I flee from Your presence?
It's impossible to hide from You or evade Your loving presence.
If I go up to the heavens You are there
Even if I go to the highest realm of existence, Your presence would still be there, guiding and watching over me.
You are there
You are always present, and will never leave or abandon me, no matter what happens.
Oh Lord Your light shines
You are the ultimate source of light in my life, giving me hope and guidance even in the darkest times.
In my darkness
During difficult times, when everything seems uncertain and scary.
Your presence surrounding my soul
You are always with me, offering me comfort and peace even when I'm struggling.
And Your mercy will not let me go
Your love and forgiveness are constant and unwavering, even when I make mistakes or fall short.
And Lord I will praise You all my life
I will always worship and glorify You, giving thanks for the many blessings You have bestowed upon me.
With wonder You've fashioned my heart
You have intricately designed my heart and soul with care and precision, creating a unique being that reflects Your divine nature.
And I worship You for who You are
I revere and honor You for who You are, recognizing Your awesome power, wisdom, and love.
If I rise on the wings of the dawn
Even if I'm full of energy and ready to take on the world at the start of a new day.
Even there Your hand will guide me
You will always be there to guide and protect me, no matter where life takes me.
Your right hand will hold me fast
You hold me securely and safely in Your loving arms, always keeping me close to You and protecting me from harm.
Writer(s): Joel Engle
Contributed by Mackenzie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.