In 2002, the band released their popular second album, Spoken For, which produced two more Top 10 hits. The combined success of the band's first two albums garnered a nomination for the Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist at the American Music Awards.
In 2004, MercyMe released Undone which produced two Top 10 hits: Here With Me which also hit Billboard's Top 100 chart that same year, and In The Blink of an Eye which, as of the end of 2005, was at #5 on R&R's top Christian hits. In 2005 they also released their Christmas album titled The Christmas Sessions.
2006 saw the release of the album Coming Up to Breathe, which peaked at number one on the Billboard Top Christian Albums, and #13 on the Billboard 200 album chart. Also released was Coming Up to Breathe Acoustic.
In 2007, MercyMe released their newest album, All That Is Within Me, which debuted at #15 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart.
In 2010 they released The Generous Mr. Lovewell. The album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 and number one on the Christian Albums chart.
August 30, 2011 they released an album titled The Worship Sessions; it's currently exclusive to Family Christian Bookstores and can not be found on iTunes or Amazon.
The The Hurt & The Healer Songfacts says that their eighth major label studio album, The Hurt & Tye Healer, will be released on May 22, 2012. The record was produced by Brown Bannister and Dan Muckala and is centered around the concept of bringing healing to the hurting.
Bring the Rain
MercyMe Lyrics
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People asking me how I
Can praise You with all that I've gone through
The question just amazes me
Can circumstances possibly
Change who I forever am in You
Maybe since my life was changed
Long before these rainy days
To turn my back on you, oh Lord
My only shelter from the storm
But instead I draw closer through these times
So I pray
Bring me joy, bring me peace
Bring the chance to be free
Bring me anything that brings You glory
And I know there'll be days
When this life brings me pain
But if that's what it takes to praise You
Jesus, bring the rain
I am Yours regardless of
The dark clouds that may loom above
Because You are much greater than my pain
You who made a way for me
By suffering Your destiny
So tell me what's a little rain
So I pray
Holy, holy, holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
In MercyMe's song Bring the Rain, the lyrics explore the theme of faith and trust in God, even in the midst of difficult circumstances. The song opens with the poignant lines "I can count a million times, people asking me how I can praise You with all that I've gone through," which sets the stage for the singer's response. The central question is whether circumstances can shake one's faith in God, or whether one's faith is strong enough to weather any storm. For the singer, it is the latter. He reflects that his life was changed long before the rainy days, and that he has never considered turning his back on God. On the contrary, he draws closer to God in times of difficulty.
The chorus of the song is a prayer to God, asking for joy, peace, and anything that would bring God glory. The singer acknowledges that there will be days when life brings pain, but declares that even if it takes pain to praise the Lord, he is willing to endure it. The bridge of the song takes a more worshipful tone, with the singer proclaiming the holiness of God. The lyrics draw on the Christian faith's understanding that God is greater than any pain or suffering we may experience in this life.
The song is a powerful testimony to the resilience of faith and the ability of people to find hope even in the midst of darkness. It is a reminder that difficult circumstances do not define us, but rather our response to them. Bring the Rain has resonated with people across the world who have been touched by its message of hope and perseverance.
Line by Line Meaning
I can count a million times
I have faced various situations in my life, and all those times add up to a million.
People asking me how I
People ask me how I can continue to have faith in God despite the hardships I've faced.
Can praise You with all that I've gone through
They ask me how I can still praise God despite all the challenges I've encountered.
The question just amazes me
The question from others amazes me because I know that God is always with me.
Can circumstances possibly
Can the situation I face determine my faith in God?
Change who I forever am in You
Can my circumstances change my faith in God and my identity as a faithful Christian?
Maybe since my life was changed
Perhaps, because my life has been transformed by God, I have faith in Him despite everything.
Long before these rainy days
My faith in God did not start when things went wrong.
It's never really ever crossed my mind
I've never actually considered abandoning God amidst any difficulty.
To turn my back on you, oh Lord
I've never thought of turning my back on God.
My only shelter from the storm
God is my only shelter and source of peace amidst the storms in life.
But instead I draw closer through these times
During hard times, I rely on God more and draw closer to Him.
Bring me joy, bring me peace
I pray for joy and peace from God.
Bring the chance to be free
I pray for opportunities to experience freedom through Christ.
Bring me anything that brings You glory
I pray that everything I experience glorifies God.
And I know there'll be days
I acknowledge that there will be tough days in life.
When this life brings me pain
I know that life can sometimes be filled with pain.
But if that's what it takes to praise You
If pain is what will help me continually praise God, so be it.
Jesus, bring the rain
I ask God to bring anything that requires me to rely on Him more.
I am Yours regardless of
No matter what happens, I will always belong to God.
The dark clouds that may loom above
No matter how dark the circumstances, God is still there for me.
Because You are much greater than my pain
God is more significant than whatever pain I may experience.
You who made a way for me
God made a path for me to follow.
By suffering Your destiny
God's sacrifice for me allows me to follow Him and have faith.
So tell me what's a little rain
If I have faith in God, then temporary rain or hardship should not phase me in the grand scheme of things.
Holy, holy, holy
I praise God and acknowledge Him as holy and worthy of my worship.
Is the Lord God Almighty
God is all-powerful and reigns over all things.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BILLY MONTANA, HELEN DARLING
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Arleen Roa
I can count a million times
People asking me how I
Can praise You with all that I've gone through
The question just amazes me
Can circumstances possibly
Change who I forever am in You
Maybe since my life was changed
Long before these rainy days
It's never really ever crossed my mind
To turn my back on you, oh Lord
My only shelter from the storm
But instead I draw closer through these times
So I pray
Bring me joy, bring me peace
Bring the chance to be free
Bring me anything that brings You glory
And I know there'll be days
When this life brings me pain
But if that's what it takes to praise You
Jesus, bring the rain
I am Yours regardless of
The dark clouds that may loom above
Because You are much greater than my pain
You who made a way for me
By suffering Your destiny
So tell me what's a little rain
So I pray
Holy, holy, holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
Terri Schlater
this song saved me from going completely off the deep end when our son Nick died. he fell asleep at the wheel and crossed the center line, hitting another vehicle. Nick died on impact. the other vehicle's passengers weren't hurt. Nick had an active faith life. Jesus held out His hand to him and Nick accepted it and went home. what a beautiful song this is. it will forever have a home in my heart.
Nicholas Selvaggi
My name is Nick. I lost my mom in 2011 to Emphysema and COPD. I'll be your son until you see him again...
Daughter oftheMostHigh
@Nicholas Selvaggi OMgosh!! Have you tried to contact this woman? She'd love this!!
Bicycle Specialists
Praise the Lord
Reaco
Your very brave. Stay strong. Keep the faith.
RuthAnn
Thank you for your testimony. What you've said here has helped me with my son's sudden death in his twenties. It's never gotten easier for me. Joshua was a Born-Again Christian, so I know he's in heaven, but the way you described your son going home helps me picture my son going home so much nicer. Thanks Again. God Bless You Always!❤😊
Pastor Paul DiGregorio
My heart relates to you as I too lost my son Mikey last January as he fell asleep and didn't wake up the next morning. I went to wake him but Jesus took him home. He was only 21 years old. I am so sorry for your loss...be comforted to know your Nick is with Jesus now and so is my Mikey and they are waiting for us in Heaven to be one day reunited. Songs like this one have a way of helping us find hope and peace in times of our grief. May you feel Jesus' embrace around you. Keep listening!
Mary Reyes
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Jody Chatham
Thank you Jesus for helping me through the rainy days of my life. I would have never made it this far without you and your love for me.
RONDA BOTTOS
Needed ths today. The waves are high and I feel as if I am in the bottom of the boat but I know Jesus got up amd quelled the storm. Amen. 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️