From his birth in Los Angeles, California to his humble beginnings growing up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana as one of eight children born to Richard Stampley, a carpenter and craftsmen of fine furniture and cabinetry by trade and a Pastor, and Delmarie Stampley, a devoted mother and homemaker, to his chart topping sophomore album, A Fresh Wind . . .The Second Sound; Micah Stampley is a musical phenomenon on the rise.
Destined for musical greatness from birth and with his God-given singing gift he joined his church choir at the age of four. By the age of seven he was given the reigns as choir director at his father’s church, even though he had to stand on a table for the choir to be able to see him. In order to enhance the musical side of his father’s ministry Micah taught himself how to play the piano and keyboard and at the age of 13, with his brother Nathaniel as his partner, Micah became the church’s official music minister.
After graduation he continued in ministry, however, after his brother was killed in a freak gun accident in 1994, he felt devastated, alone, and adrift in his musical career. “I was so miserable, he recalls. My brother had not only been my best friend, but my musical partner for years. I still had my passion for music, but I didn’t have a clue what to do with it.” For the next few years Micah just answered the call of God as he heard it. He traveled the globe with nationally renowned evangelist, Bishop Earl Johnson, accompanying him on his numerous crusades. He also appeared in several Gospel musicals in the Los Angeles area and eventually returned to his father’s church to oversee the music department. It was at this time he met his soon-to-be wife, Heidi Jones in the college gospel choir. Heidi became Micah’s life and songwriting partner a little under a year after they met, and is now the Vice President of Levitical Records, the entrepreneurial venture of the duo; a home-school mother to their five children, a registered nurse, and Micah’s manager and biggest supporter.
In 2003, Micah came to the attention of Dexterity Sounds, Bishop T.D. Jakes record label. Before anything could transpire, Micah won the “2004 Stellar Awards National Star Search,” after competing against thousands of candidates. Shortly thereafter, Micah was invited to Bishop Jakes Potters House as a special musical guest. After service Bishop Jakes called Micah to his office and offered him a record deal instantly. This divine connection led to extensive exposure nationally and abroad both in conjunction with Bishop T.D. Jakes and independently. The rest as they say is history in the making.
A Fresh Wind …The Second Sound, a refreshing compendium of exuberant worship and praise melodies was self-released on Levitical Records. This comes on the heels of his chart topping introduction album, The Songbook of Micah, which hit the music charts as the second highest debut for a Male Gospel Artist in Billboard history. With this success he was blessed with the honors of: Billboard Magazine critic’s pick as one of Top 10 gospel music artists of 2005 and the online giant, AOL’s Black Voices stamp as one of The Top 11 Gospel Geniuses of 2005, Stampley being the only new artist included on the list that also included gospel stalwarts Kirk Franklin, Smokie Norful, Shirley Caesar, Donnie McClurkin, Yolanda Adams, BeBe and CeCe Winans, among others. In addition, the record-setting artist received two 2006 Stellar Award nominations for “Male Vocalist of the Year” and “New Artist of the Year.”
A Fresh Wind follows this debut success by exponential bounds and is anticipated as garnering even greater acclaim and review. Personal invitations and public reviews from the likes of Aretha Franklin and others, public anointing by gospel great Donnie McClurkin as his musical heir and worldwide notability through his frequent television specials and appearances have not caused Micah to forget his humble beginning and mandate. “My vision and my wife’s as well, is to go beyond the arts as our sole means of ministry,” he continues. “We want to deal with people as well as issues. We want to address the root causes of homelessness, for instance, and at the same time actually build shelters to feed, cloth and nurture people’s bodies as well as the spirits; to offer healing, hope, and rehabilitation. The music is key to the ministry, and it’s where I’ve invested the greatest part of my life. But great songs about Jesus will not fill the stomach of someone who hasn’t eaten in days. Our dream is that these songs, and my albums, and whatever is to follow, will become part of a much bigger and multi-faceted ministry.”
In keeping with their plans of reaching outside of the music to help others, the husband-wife songwriting team was selected by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to be spokespersons for their nationwide campaign “Know What To Do For Life.” The parents of five were featured in the 2005 public education campaign to increase awareness about the risk factors associated with infant mortality in the African-American community.
Micah and Heidi Stampley continue to press forward with their vision, with the launching of Operation I Believe, a nationwide humanitarian movement inspired and driven by the awe-inspiring anthem I Believe, from the album A Fresh Wind, in addition to, embarking on the groundbreaking of a place of refuge for the hopeless, homeless and destitute on the Eagle’s Nest ranch, a 400 acre debt-free property in Louisiana that they have partnered with as the home of Operation I Believe. When asked, what’s next? Micah replies, God has already given me the desires of my heart, so I don’t pray for opportunities anymore. I just pray to be ready for whatever He has in store for us in the days and years to come. Conclusively, Micah is a man running after Gods heart. ....www.micahstampley.org
Our God
Micah Stampley Lyrics
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Opened the eyes of the blind
There's no one like You
None like You
Into the darkness You shine
Out of the ashes we rise
There's no one like You
Our God is greater
Our God is stronger
God, You are higher than any other
Our God is healer
Awesome in power
Our God, our God
Into the darkness You shine
Out of the ashes we rise
There's no one like You
None like You, none like You
Our God is greater
Our God is stronger
God, You are higher than any other
Our God is healer
Awesome in power
Our God, our God
Our God is healer
Awesome in power
Our God, our God
Ooh, ooh, ooh
And if our God is for us
Than who can ever stop us
And if our God is with us
Than what can stand against
And if our God is for us
Than who can ever stop us
And if our God is with us
Than what can stand against
Ay, ay
Then what can stand against
Then what can stand against
Ay, ay, ay, ay
Our God is greater
Our God is stronger
God, You are higher than any other
Our God is healer
Out God is healer
Awesome in power
Our God, our God
The lyrics to Micah Stampley's song "Our God" speak to the power and greatness of God, highlighting his ability to perform miraculous acts like turning water into wine and opening the eyes of the blind. There is a sense of awe and wonder in the words, as the singer recognizes that God is like no other being in the universe. The lines, "Our God is greater, our God is stronger; God, You are higher than any other," express this sentiment perfectly. The song continues by proclaiming God's ability to heal and his awesome power, as well as acknowledging the fact that if God is on our side, nothing can stand against us. The repetition of the phrase "Our God" drives home the message that there is truly no one like Him, and that He deserves our praise and worship.
Line by Line Meaning
Water You turned into wine
You have the power to transform things in miraculous ways.
Opened the eyes of the blind
You have the power to heal those who are broken and restore their sight.
There's no one like You
You are unique and unparalleled in your power and grace.
None like You
There is no other being that can compare to You in any way.
Into the darkness You shine
You bring light and hope to even the darkest places.
Out of the ashes we rise
You have the power to bring new life and hope from the ruins of our past.
Our God is greater
You are the greatest power in the universe, and nothing can ever surpass You.
Our God is stronger
You possess more strength and power than any other being in existence.
God, You are higher than any other
You exist on a level beyond anything else in the universe, and are truly majestic.
Our God is healer
You are the ultimate source of healing and wholeness in our lives.
Awesome in power
Your power is truly awe-inspiring and beyond comprehension.
Ooh, ooh, ooh
A wordless expression of awe and wonder at Your greatness.
And if our God is for us
If You are on our side and supporting us in our endeavors,
Than who can ever stop us
No force in the universe can ever successfully oppose us with You on our side.
And if our God is with us
If You are present in our lives and guiding us along our path,
Than what can stand against
There is nothing that can stand in the way of Your plans for us, and nothing that can defeat us.
Ay, ay
A joyous and celebratory expression of praise for You.
Then what can stand against
There is no obstacle that can overcome Your power and might.
Ay, ay, ay, ay
A continued expression of reverence and adoration for You.
Out God is healer
You are our ultimate source of healing and wholeness.
Our God, our God
You are not just a distant force, but a close and personal presence in our lives.
Contributed by Carter I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
perry cox
Water You turned into wine
Opened the eyes of the blind
there's no one like you
None like you
Into the darkness You shine
Out of the ashes we rise
There`s No one like you
None like you
Our God is greater, our God is stronger
God You are higher than any other
Our God is Healer, awesome in power
Our God, Our God
Into the darkness you shining
Out of the ashes we Rise
No one like you
None like you
Our God is greater, our God is stronger
God You are higher than any other
Our God is Healer, awesome in power
Our God, Our God
Our God is greater, our God is stronger
God You are higher than any other
Our God is Healer, awesome in power
Our God, Our God
And if Our God is for us, then who could ever stop us
And if our God is with us, then what can stand against?
And if Our God is for us, then who could ever stop us
And if our God is with us, then what can stand against?
Then what can stand against?
Our God is greater, our God is stronger
God You are higher than any other
Our God is Healer, awesome in power
Our God, Our God
Our God is greater, our God is stronger
God You are higher than any other
Our God is Healer, awesome in power
Our God, Our God
And if Our God is for us, then who could ever stop us
And if our God is with us, then what can stand against?
And if Our God is for us, then who can ever stop us
And if our God is with us, then what can stand against?
Then what can stand against?
Then what can stand against?
J B
I Love this song! I've always believed in God! I was not going to church nor had I accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior. I DID THAT 4/14/18😍 THANK YOU GOD.
Tanesha Smart
PRAISE GOD!!!!
Daniel Gonzales
Praise God...Heaven rejoices over your conversion!🙏🏼🤲
Willette Brown
🙋🏾♀️HALLELUJAH MOST HIGH!!! ALL PRAISES TO "OUR GOD!" AMEN🤷🏽♀️ 💝✝️🙏🏾💖🙏👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏾
Willette Brown
ALL PRAISES TO THE LORD...💖✝️🙏👏🏼🙌🏾
Dawn Otu
listening to this song I feel goosebumps run down from the nape of my neck to my very feet. the power of worship. this song is amazing.
Leyna J
I feel the power of God whenever I listen to this song and it makes me very happy thankyou for creating such beautiful uplifting Christian gospel music! God bless
manleykev
That’s right! Amen! I don’t see why songs blessing God would receive a thumbs down!😆 Lord let the reality of this song penetrate the hearts of the listeners. Let the brightness of your glory invade the space of those who doubt and let your goodness be revealed in their lives. In the mighty name of Jesus!
Shaveena Williams
Lord you are higher than any other. Our God.!!
Royal Tay
This song touchs my heart everytime oh Lord God is so good I know I'm young but God has gotten me through some stuff