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Marvin Sapp Lyrics


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I know that it seems sometimes, that no matter what you do
No matter how hard you work, striving to make things better in your life
For some reason, you're not getting nowhere
But I want you to turn to the one next ton you
And tell him

You tried your way
It didn't work, no
You put Him second
And put you first
You trusted friends
Thought they had your back
And every time you turn around
It seems you're under attack
But turn to your neighbour and say

See the devil is a liar
No, I'm not gon' die
It's okay to cry
'Cause He's by your side
You gotta stop that hatin'
I know you don't wanna hear it
Gotta fast and pray and listen to the Spirit
(God's tryna tell me something)
He's speaking to your heart right now
(God's tryna tell me something)
Just listen to the Spirit, ohh
(God's tryna tell me something)
Hold up, shh
Listen

You lost your job
Your bills are due
And all the people you helped
Did not wanna help you
I talked to my mother (and she said pray about it)
I talked to my pastor (and he said pray about it)
But I was so blinded
I own my disaster
I wish you were just tell your neighbor to look for me

See the devil is a liar
No, you're not gon' die
It's okay to cry
'Cause He's by your side
You gotta stop that hatin'
I know you don't wanna hear it
Gotta fast and pray and listen to the Spirit y'all
(God's tryna tell me something)
He's speaking to your heart right now
(God's tryna tell me something)
Just listen to the Spirit, ohh
(God's tryna tell me something)
Hold up, shh
Listen, they yell, oh

I did everything I could to take away my trouble
And everything I tried did not stop my struggle
Just doing me everyday
Guess I was in my own way
But I'm here to tell you, without His grace I'm a major failure
So if you got problems
Know that you can't fix it
Just give it to Jesus, oh can I get a witness
And tell him say
That the devil is a liar
You gotta listen to the Spirit
Woah, God is

(God's tryna tell you something)
Shh, shh, shh
Yes He is, He's trying to get your attention right now
(God's tryna tell you something)
I know you got your own plan, but God's got a better one, ooh
(God's tryna tell you something)
Shh, listen
(God's tryna tell you something)
Tell me, can you hear it
(God's tryna tell you something)
Listen to the Spirit
(God's tryna tell you something)
Shh, listen
(God's tryna tell you something)
Tell me, can you hear it
(God's tryna tell you something)
Listen to the Spirit
(God's tryna tell you something)
Shh, listen

You tried your way
It didn't work, no




You put Him second
And put you first

Overall Meaning

The song Listen by Marvin Sapp is all about reminding people to trust God and listen to His guidance during tough times, instead of trying to handle their problems on their own. The lyrics acknowledge that despite working hard and striving to improve their lives, things may not always go right. However, the singer encourages listeners to turn to God for help and also reminds them to listen to the Spirit's whisper in their hearts. He urges listeners to stop being hateful, to start fasting and praying, and to draw closer to God to hear His voice.


The first verse empathizes with people who may be struggling despite their best efforts. It emphasizes that the listener has put more trust in their own abilities, their friends, and worldly advice, rather than trusting God. The chorus reiterates that even when it seems like all hope is lost, God never abandons His children, and we should lean on Him for comfort and guidance. The second verse addresses listeners who may be facing adversity, such as job loss or unpaid bills. The verse encourages them to pray and seek guidance from supportive people such as family and pastors, but also reminds them that ultimately, they must give their worries to God and trust in His plan. The bridge of the song emphasizes that without God's grace, we are lost, and that He is always trying to get our attention when we may not see the way forward.


Overall, the song is a message of hope in tough times, urging the listener to trust in God, and recognize that He always has a plan for us. It calls for listeners to unburden themselves from their worries and listen to the voice of God speaking to them through the Holy Spirit, who has the power to heal, guide, and provide comfort in life's difficulties.


Line by Line Meaning

I know that it seems sometimes, that no matter what you do
Despite how hard you work to make things better in your life, sometimes it just feels like nothing is going right.


For some reason, you're not getting nowhere
Despite your best efforts, you're not making any progress towards your goals.


But I want you to turn to the one next ton you
Marvin wants you to try turning to someone else for help.


You tried your way
Your way of doing things didn't work out.


It didn't work, no
Your way of doing things failed and didn't produce the desired results.


You put Him second
You didn't prioritize your faith and placed it second to other things in your life.


And put you first
You prioritized your own desires and needs before your faith.


You trusted friends
You placed too much trust in friends or others to help you out of your situation.


Thought they had your back
You initially believed that your friends or others would be there for support, but they let you down.


And every time you turn around
No matter what you do, you still face difficulties in your situation.


It seems you're under attack
You feel like everything is against you and working to sabotage your life.


See the devil is a liar
Marvin wants listeners to understand that the devil will deceive them and make them believe things that aren't true.


No, I'm not gon' die
Marvin wants listeners to know that things might feel bad, but they will not die.


It's okay to cry
Marvin lets listeners know that it's alright to let feelings out and be emotional about their situation.


'Cause He's by your side
Marvin asserts that God is present and by listeners' side during difficult times.


You gotta stop that hatin'
Listeners need to stop being angry, holding grudges, and resentful towards people, even themselves.


I know you don't wanna hear it
Marvin knows that accepting advice or admitting past mistakes is hard and listeners might not want to hear it.


Gotta fast and pray and listen to the Spirit
Marvin suggests that listeners fast, pray, and listen to the Holy Spirit's guidance.


(God's tryna tell me something)
Marvin recognizes that God is trying to send a message to him and the listeners.


He's speaking to your heart right now
God is trying to connect with listeners' hearts through the Holy Spirit.


Hold up, shh
Marvin and listeners need to be attentive, clear their minds, and listen carefully to the Spirit's message.


Listen
Marvin encourages listeners to pay attention and actively listen to God's message.


You lost your job
Marvin acknowledges that listeners might have lost their job or an important source of income.


Your bills are due
Listeners are under financial pressure, with their bills and expenses piling up.


And all the people you helped
Listeners may have shown kindness and generosity to others in the past.


Did not wanna help you
However, those same people might not be there when listeners need help the most.


I talked to my mother (and she said pray about it)
Marvin suggests that listeners should seek advice from trusted advisors like their mothers and pray about their problems.


I talked to my pastor (and he said pray about it)
Listeners can also talk to their spiritual leaders or pastors and seek their guidance and prayerful support.


But I was so blinded
Listeners might have been too preoccupied with their situation to notice how God was working in their life.


I own my disaster
Listeners took responsibility for their actions, leading to their current issue.


I wish you were just tell your neighbor to look for me
Marvin wishes listeners would tell others to come to him, where they can find guidance and wisdom in their lives.


God is
Marvin wants everyone to know that God is real and is present in the world.


I did everything I could to take away my trouble
Listeners might have tried everything in their power to solve their situation.


And everything I tried did not stop my struggle
Despite their best efforts, listeners still struggle with their situation.


Guess I was in my own way
Listeners' ways of handling their situation was hindering their success rather than helping them.


But I'm here to tell you, without His grace I'm a major failure
Without God's assistance and mercy, Marvin and listeners understand that they would be unsuccessful in life.


So if you got problems
Marvin acknowledges that listeners might face problems in their life.


Know that you can't fix it
Listeners might be unable to fix their situation without help.


Just give it to Jesus, oh can I get a witness
Marvin advises that listeners should give their troubles to Jesus, and they should testify to others about their faith and reliance on God to help them.


And tell him say
Marvin encourages listeners to declare their faith and reliance on God to help them through their situation.


God's tryna tell you something
Marvin emphasizes that God is trying to send a message to listeners through the Spirit.


Yes He is, He's trying to get your attention right now
God is currently trying to get listeners' attention to convey his message.


I know you got your own plan, but God's got a better one, ooh
Marvin encourages listeners to realize that God's plan is better than their own.


Tell me, can you hear it
Marvin asks listeners if they can hear God's message via the Spirit.




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Written by: Robert S. Kelly

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Letters From God

LYRICS:Β 
I know that it seems sometimes, that no matter what you do
No matter how hard you work, striving to make things better in your life
For some reason, you're not getting nowhere
But I want you to turn to the one next to you and tell 'em

Verse 1:Β 
You tried your way
It didn't work, no
You put Him second
And put you first
You trusted friends
Thought they had your back
And every time you turn around
It seems you're under attack

But turn to your neighbour and say
(hey)
See the devil is a liar
(hey)
No, I'm not gon' die
(hey)
It's okay to cry
(hey)
'Cause He's by your side
(hey)
You gotta stop that hatin'
(hey)
I know you don't wanna hear it

Chorus:
Gotta fast and pray and listen to the Spirit
(God's tryna tell me something)
He's speaking to your heart right now
(God's tryna tell me something)
Just listen to the Spirit, ohh
(God's tryna tell me something)
Hold up, shh
Listen

Verse 2:
You lost your job
Your bills are due
And all the people you helped
Did not wanna help you
I talked to my mother (and she said pray about it)
I talked to my pastor (and he said pray about it)
But I was so blinded
I own my disaster
I wish you were just tell your neighbor to look for meΒ 

Chorus:
(hey)
See the devil is a liar
(hey)
No, I'm not gon' die
(hey)
It's okay to cry
(hey)
'Cause He's by your side
(hey)
You gotta stop that hatin'
(hey)
I know you don't wanna hear it

(God's tryna tell me something)
He's speaking to your heart right now
(God's tryna tell me something)
Just listen to the Spirit, ohh
(God's tryna tell me something)
Hold up, shh
Listen, they yell, oh

Verse 3
I did everything I could to take away my trouble
And everything I tried did not stop my struggle
Just doing me everyday
Guess I was in my own way
But I'm here to tell you, without His grace I'm a major failure

So if you got problems
Know that you can't fix it
Just give it to Jesus, oh can I get a witness
And tell him say (hey)
That the devil is a liar
(hey)
You gotta listen to the Spirit
(hey)
Woah, God is
Shh, shh, shh

Chorus:
Yes He is, He's trying to get your attention right now
(God's tryna tell you something)
I know you got your own plan, but God's got a better one, ooh
(God's tryna tell you something)
Shh, listen
(God's tryna tell you something)
Tell me, can you hear it
(God's tryna tell you something)
Listen to the Spirit
(God's tryna tell you something)
Shh, listen
(God's tryna tell you something)
Tell me, can you hear it
(God's tryna tell you something)
Listen to the Spirit
(God's tryna tell you something)
Shh, listen


You tried your way
It didn't work, no
You put Him second
And put you first



All comments from YouTube:

a u t u m n x m i s t

This song gives me confidence and strength
β€œThe devil is a lie,
No ur not gonna die,
It’s ok to cry,
Cuz he’s right by ur side”

Michael Loyd

Hey, you are not an easy 1

big miz

U are right but wrong because devil can take over people to make them bad

Christina Brown

Yes we shall live and not die. The devil is liar...we claim life health and strength and the has not won

Mary Blakney

Amen

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SUNI

I was born a Muslim in Iraq. I was worried and depressed, sitting and looking at the Tigris River in my city.Jesus' face appeared to me in the water and told me. "Son, you're not alone" And now I'm a Christian, and I pray every day at the edge of the river.Thank you Jesus for this grace. I'm not alone right now. Jesus is with me.

aymar_wvda

AmenπŸ™πŸΎ

Davida662

Amen!! So proud of you!

LΓΆwe mit Herz

Amen brother. Best decision in your life

Dorina Ledsinger

God is always three

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