Card received Bachelor's and Master’s degrees in Religious Studies from Western Kentucky University. His studies in physics and astronomy allowed him to support himself while a student by working for six years at a planetarium. As of 2005, he is working on a Ph.D. in Classical Literature.
Don't You Know
Michael Card Lyrics
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There's a place in the middle of your heart
An empty place that only Christ can fill
And if you bow your knee to Jesus
And claim Him as your Lord
Don't you doubt for a minute that He will
Chorus
Don't you know that He loves you
Don't you know that He died to save your soul
And don't you doubt for a minute that He will
Your at a time in your life
When you're really in between
With people tugging you from every side
And the pain of growing up is almost
More than you can bare
And all you want to do is run and hide
Don't you see that now's the time
When you really need Him most
He's waiting and He's calling to you still
He only wants to love you and hold you in His arms
And don't you doubt for a minute that He will
Repeat Chorus
The song "Don't You Know" is a heartfelt anthem that encourages people to turn to Christ in the midst of their struggles. The opening lines emphasize the emptiness in the heart that only Jesus can fill, indicating that anything else fails to satisfy. The first stanza emphasizes the need to surrender to Christ as the Lord and Savior of one's life, with the assurance that He will not fail to fill that empty space. The chorus reiterates the message of love, care and sacrifice that Jesus has demonstrated for humanity through His death on the cross. It is a powerful reminder that no matter how immense the challenges of life seem to be, Jesus is always present to offer love, support, and comfort to those that place their trust in Him. The second stanza addresses the challenges that come with growing up, a time in which one is especially vulnerable to the pressures from all sides. Jesus beckons as the one that can offer shelter in the midst of the storms and is ready to love, hold and support His children.
Overall this song is a beautiful depiction of the unconditional love that Jesus has for us. It's comforting to know that in the midst of our difficult situations, Jesus is always present and can offer the much-needed refuge for those that embrace Him. Its message is especially powerful for new believers or those struggling with faith and life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you know
Do you not realize
There's a place in the middle of your heart
You have a void within yourself
An empty place that only Christ can fill
The emptiness within can only be fulfilled by Jesus Christ
And if you bow your knee to Jesus
If you surrender yourself to Jesus
And claim Him as your Lord
And accept Him as your ruler
Don't you doubt for a minute that He will
Do not question or hesitate His love and ability
Don't you know that He loves you
Are you unaware that He loves you
Don't you know that He cares
Do you not understand that He is concerned for you
Don't you know that He died to save your soul
Are you not aware that He sacrificed Himself for your salvation
Your at a time in your life
You are presently experiencing a phase in your life
When you're really in between
Where you are torn between different choices/situations
With people tugging you from every side
You're being pressured from all directions
And the pain of growing up is almost
The agony of maturing is nearly
More than you can bare
Overwhelming for you
And all you want to do is run and hide
You strongly desire to escape and conceal yourself
Don't you see that now's the time
Do you not perceive that this is the right moment
When you really need Him most
When you are in desperate need of Him
He's waiting and He's calling to you still
He is patiently waiting for you and beckoning you continuously
He only wants to love you and hold you in His arms
His desire is to love and embrace you
Repeat Chorus
Repeat the main message of the song
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: MICHAEL CARD
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