I Hope
Rhema Soul Lyrics

He's more tough like handcuffs and three finger rings
God is strong and powerful like handcuffs and rings, but in a way that goes beyond just physical toughness.

Gets deeper than words and spine tinglings
His presence is powerful and goes beyond just surface-level emotions.

Still I'm mingling, the questions abound
Despite my doubts and questions, I am still trying to connect with God.

But I'll speak on my progression and speak on it loud
I will not be silent about the growth and progress I have experienced in my faith.

What I've found I continue to find
Even as I continue to grow in faith, what I have discovered about God and myself remains true.

See the wisdom of the father is belittling mine
God's wisdom far surpasses my own and humbles me.

I'm no siah, not a know it all chump and no pariah
I am not a prophet or an expert, but I am not someone to be ostracized either.

Still I feel his voice so calm like a violin
Despite my imperfections, I can still hear God's voice and it brings me peace.

When I put pen to pad, when I wrestle with the scriptures and unpack the facts
Writing and studying the Bible helps me better understand and connect with God.

I de-mask, I'm a gown man living
Through my faith, I am able to remove the mask I wear and live authentically.

A grown man living in a grown man's prison
I am living in a world full of adult responsibilities and challenges, but my faith gives me freedom and peace from within.

But the old man isn't about to rise up, that's about as farfetched as a snow man living
My old, sinful self is not going to resurface and tempt me again, as unlikely as a snowman coming to life.

I wised up and the questions remain, but I found mad peace and I'm blessed just the same
While I still have doubts and questions, I have found a deep sense of peace and feel blessed in my faith.

So often I think, I take a look at my surroundings, I'm so astounded
I am often amazed at the beauty and wonder of the world around me.

I look at the moon and I howl like a wolf on the prowl that's looking up at the heavens, can't help think of how he made it in seven
The moon and sky remind me of God's power and creativity, and I am in awe of how he created them in just seven days.

It feels like I'm on an island because in the wilderness I feel alive, if he could feed the birds I'm sure he'll provide me with clementine's
I often feel alone in my faith journey, but in the wilderness and away from distractions, I feel more alive and in tune with God. I trust that if God can provide for birds, he will also provide for me.

You see my every need is giving through the pain of Jesus
Through Jesus' suffering and sacrifice, all of my needs are met and I am able to find strength and healing.

He painted the sky's ceiling better than Leonardo D did, creatively he's a genius
God's creativity and artistry is beyond human comprehension and surpasses even the great works of Leonardo da Vinci.

He flows in my veins like intravenous, so yeah I be this
God's presence and love is like medicine flowing through my veins, and I embrace this identity.

Image made in the liking of him, I feel like a viking
As someone made in God's image, I feel strong and powerful like a Viking warrior.

I'm in a war and my titan is sin, crashed in many days past while my waves were smashing
My biggest challenge is fighting against sin, and I often feel beaten down and overwhelmed by the struggles of life.

I almost capsized trying to be my own captain, now I live a life of abandonment
I used to try to control my own life and make my own decisions, but now I surrender to God's will and live a life of faith and trust.

And everything that I imagined is
My dreams and aspirations are shaped by my faith and God's plan for my life.

I got so many questions without answers, it's like a black hole swallowed me whole, it's like a cancer
I often struggle with unanswered questions and feel overwhelmed and consumed by the uncertainty of life.

How can I advance ya? Make you understand the man who made David the shepherd turn into a dancer
I want to share my faith and help others understand how God can transform and bring joy to even the most unlikely people and situations.

No, I can't explain it, the way my brain is making me feel like this walk should be painless
Although I can't fully understand or explain my faith, I still believe that it should bring peace and comfort despite the challenges of life.

And time after time I forget to recognize who I am and who I was are both fighting to stay alive
I often struggle with balancing my old, sinful self with my new, redeemed self in my faith journey.

To flesh I must die, confess, at least I try
As a Christian, I must strive to die to my fleshly desires and instead confess my sins and seek forgiveness.

But in him we're both alive, him meaning Christ
Through our faith in Christ, both our old and new selves can live and find new life.

But I'm just keeping it honest when I say I question life, meaning or my purpose
Despite my faith, I still grapple with questions and doubt about the meaning of life and my purpose in it.

I'm called to know I'm worth it, hurting and want to see more beyond the churches, the streets, the final curtain
As a Christian, I am called to recognize my worth and value in God's eyes, and to seek out more of his truth and love beyond just the walls of the church.

Bow to his service; in his eyes I'm a prize so I give him all my worship
As someone loved and valued by God, I submit myself to his service and worship him fully and wholeheartedly.