After initially signing a record deal at 18, Reeves toured heavily for years before coming off the road for an indefinite hiatus to focus on songwriting—her first love. Thinking her career as a recording artist was over, Reeves poured herself into writing songs for others, including Jesus Culture, Kari Jobe and Natalie Grant. Her songs received film and TV placement, and her vocals found their way onto select recordings, including a feature on Kirk Franklin’s BET Awards-nominated track, “My World Needs You,” also featuring Tasha Cobbs and Tamela Mann. In addition, she gradually cultivated a devoted following of more than 100,000 fans on YouTube who discovered her voice through a series of cover songs, garnering her nearly 20 million global views.
Mighty Wave
Sarah Reeves Lyrics
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How great is mercy.
You chose me though I am unworthy.
All that is within me - cries you are holy.
Even when I'm walking through the valley of death.
Even when I'm broken and nothing is left - you lead me on... you lead me on
So I'll pour my tears in the ocean. And I'll leave my pain by the shore.
You hide me - in your wings and carry, - all my fears and worries -You lift the lowly.
You wrap me in your arms of safety - When the battle's raging - you're fighting for me.
Even when I'm walking through the valley of death.
Even when I'm broken and nothing is left - you lead me on... you lead me on
So I'll pour my tears in the ocean. And I'll leave my pain by the shore.
With your mighty wave you'll sweep them away, till they are no more.
*There's freedom from my past - And there's hope in my future
You are my today and you are my forever... (repeat *)
So I'll pour my tears in the ocean And I'll leave my pain by the shore.
And with a mighty wave, you'll sweep them away, till they are no more.
You'll sweep them to the ocean floor.
The song "Mighty Wave" by Sarah Reeves is a powerful expression of trust and surrender to God. The opening lines affirm the singer's belief in God's deep knowledge and care for her, praising His mercy and grace for choosing her despite her unworthiness. The lyrics then proceed to describe how God continues to guide and protect her through difficult seasons of life, carrying her burdens and fighting her battles. The chorus draws on the metaphor of a mighty wave to convey the transformative power of God's love, which sweeps away pain and sorrow and replaces them with freedom and hope. The final lines of the song suggest a complete surrender to God's will, as the singer trusts Him to take her tears and pain and transform them into something beautiful, something that will be carried away by His mighty wave and buried in the ocean floor.
Overall, "Mighty Wave" is a song that speaks to the universal human experience of suffering and the need for redemption. It is a reminder that no matter how broken or unworthy we may feel, God's love and power are more than enough to carry us through every trial and to make us whole again. Through the simple yet profound imagery of water and waves, the song taps into a deep well of emotion and spirituality that resonates with people of all cultures and backgrounds.
Line by Line Meaning
You know me in and out and lovely are your thoughts about me.
You have complete knowledge of me, and your thoughts about me are beautiful and positive.
How great is mercy.
Mercy is incredibly great and powerful.
You chose me though I am unworthy.
Even though I don't deserve it, you have chosen me.
All that is within me - cries you are holy.
Everything inside of me recognizes and declares that you are holy.
Even when I'm walking through the valley of death.
Even during the most difficult and dangerous of times.
Even when I'm broken and nothing is left - you lead me on... you lead me on
Even when I am completely broken and feel like giving up, you guide me forward and provide me with strength.
So I'll pour my tears in the ocean. And I'll leave my pain by the shore. With your mighty wave you'll sweep them away, till they are no more.
I will let go of my sadness and pain, and you will remove them from me with your great power.
You hide me - in your wings and carry, - all my fears and worries -You lift the lowly.
You protect me and carry me from danger, taking away all of my fears and worries. You also lift up those who are humble and in need.
You wrap me in your arms of safety - When the battle's raging - you're fighting for me.
You provide protection and safety for me, even during times of conflict and struggle. You fight on my behalf.
There's freedom from my past - And there's hope in my future You are my today and you are my forever... (repeat *)
I am no longer held back by my past, and there is hope for my future. You are with me in the present and will always be by my side.
And with a mighty wave, you'll sweep them away, till they are no more. You'll sweep them to the ocean floor.
You will remove my pain and sadness completely and thoroughly, leaving no trace of them behind.
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FionaJoyMusic
Wow. I needed this. This song is so encouraging. Praise God! His love never ends. How he cares for us. :)
xxC4Karura
Go for it, girl! GOD loves to hear His children glorify His name with their voices! You might feel nervous, but don't worry, He'll take care of it! Nothing else matters but Him. He loves you, and NO MATTER the circumstances, He always will. Pray about it! Whatever you decide, you are a blessing to His heart. :) God bless, friend. :)
DELORES Hepburn
Heard this beautiful voice at an assembly of God convention some years ago
Corinne Paget
This is still my most favourite song by Sarah Reeves. I found this song for the first time when I first discovered Christian contemporary music I was so blessed to come across it at the time, it brought me to tears of happiness and healing to my soul. I'd tried Britain's got talent and got nowhere but I found this song and it made me want to sing songs like these for God. Thankyou God for Sarah Reeves
Mary Sanders
My soul longed for a reminder of how sweet the Lord is toward us, especially when we can't see past our flaws. Pray for people in need all over the world...there are cries for help ringing out like never before.
Alicia King
❤️ this praise!
Laura Ljusmina
Love this song! God is great!
Patricia Williams
i am so blessed to hear this song!!! my god is worthy of all the praise
kaylanleigha
I love this song so much. It means so much to me with all that I am ensuring at the moment!!
megha singh
amazing enchanting voice ! amazing song! love this song <3