You Never Change
Lindsay McCaul Lyrics
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Anticipating Your grace has gone away
I keep hesitating before I open my eyes
The nerves that I feel keep me believing
That this is surreal, that I'm only dreaming
The daylight's gonna steal Your love away
If I open my eyes but I've got to give it a try
I hold my breath and I count up to three
And take a quick peek and there You are just smiling at me
You're waiting to see the look on my face
Completely amazed that You're still the same
Yesterday and today and forever You never change
Gradually I'll be persuaded
That You'll never leave, You can't separate us
And I'm eternally loved unconditionally for reasons I can't explain
You are more real than the fear that I'm hiding
And somehow You hear my heart without speaking
And You made it very clear You will be with me to stay
You're never going away, You are never going away
Sun and the rain, joy and the pain
Autumn, winter, spring and summer
In the heat of the day or the cool of the night
You're still the same
You're holding my hand wherever I am
You keep me here in wide-eyed wonder
And through it all You will remain
You never change
The lyrics of Lindsay McCaul's song "You Never Change" showcase her vulnerability and fears in a beautiful manner. She admits to her doubts and worries about the consistency of God's mercy and grace towards her every day. The first few verses of the song describe her anxiety, yet it is the chorus that provides hope - the revelation that God never changes. McCaul sings about a moment when she hesitates to open her eyes, but when she does, she finds that God has been waiting for her with a smile.
The second verse speaks of the gradual realization that God's love is eternal and unconditional, and despite any fear she may feel, God is always with her. McCaul acknowledges God's omnipresence - in the sun and rain, in joy and pain, and across all seasons of life. She concludes by noting how God keeps her in wonder and amazement, and through it all, He never changes.
The song has a simple yet powerful message about God's steadfastness and His unchanging nature despite everything else around us constantly changing. It is a reminder that when everything else is uncertain, God's love and grace remain constant. "You Never Change" speaks to anyone who experiences moments of doubt and fear and encourages them to trust in God's unchanging character.
Line by Line Meaning
Every day I wake up expecting Your mercies to fade
Every morning I wake up with doubts about whether I will receive Your grace and mercy.
Anticipating Your grace has gone away
I think that Your grace and mercy vanished overnight.
I keep hesitating before I open my eyes
I am afraid of opening my eyes, fearing that Your grace and mercy are gone.
The nerves that I feel keep me believing
I still believe in You because I am nervous about losing Your grace and mercy.
That this is surreal, that I'm only dreaming
I feel like I am dreaming, that this is not my reality.
The daylight's gonna steal Your love away
I am scared that the daylight will cause me to lose Your love and mercy.
If I open my eyes but I've got to give it a try
I know I need to open my eyes and trust in Your unchanging love and mercy.
I hold my breath and I count up to three
I am nervous about opening my eyes, so I count to three before doing so.
And take a quick peek and there You are just smiling at me
When I finally open my eyes, I see Your loving smile looking back at me.
You're waiting to see the look on my face
You are eager to see my reaction to seeing You.
Completely amazed that You're still the same
I am overwhelmed with amazement that Your love and mercy are unchanging.
Yesterday and today and forever You never change
You are constant and Your love and mercy are everlasting.
Gradually I'll be persuaded
Over time, I will be convinced that You will never leave me.
That You'll never leave, You can't separate us
I understand that nothing can come between us and that You will never abandon me.
And I'm eternally loved unconditionally for reasons I can't explain
I know that I am loved by You without any conditions, even though I do not deserve it.
You are more real than the fear that I'm hiding
Your love is more tangible and real than any fear that I may be holding onto.
And somehow You hear my heart without speaking
You understand the deepest parts of my heart without me even having to say a word.
And You made it very clear You will be with me to stay
You have made it clear that You will always be with me.
You're never going away, You are never going away
Your love and mercy are permanent and will never fade away or disappear.
Sun and the rain, joy and the pain
In good times and bad, You remain constant.
Autumn, winter, spring and summer
Regardless of the season, Your love remains unchanging.
In the heat of the day or the cool of the night
Your love is steadfast no matter the time of day or temperature.
You're still the same
Your love and mercy remain constant and unchanging.
You're holding my hand wherever I am
You are with me, guiding me through life's ups and downs.
You keep me here in wide-eyed wonder
Your love and mercy leave me in awe and wonderment.
And through it all You will remain
No matter what happens, Your love and mercy will endure.
You never change
You are constant and Your love and mercy are unchanging.
Writer(s): Lindsay Mccaul, Jason Ingram, Rusty Varenkamp Copyright: Windsor Hill Music, Sony/ATV Cross Keys Publishing, Mt. Roskill Music, Sony/ATV Timber Publishing, West Main Music
Contributed by Jayce G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.