Nothing To Prove
The Hedgerow Folk Lyrics
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The grace in your eyes that calls me home
And the presence of God just rests on my shoulders
Like a father's hands they rest on his son
You've heard every prayer that I prayed out of my faith Lord
And you've heard every prayer that I prayed out of my fear
And still you bend your ear to hear what I'm saying
Oh love that you'd love a heart that gets troubled
And grows dark like the sight of a gathering storm
And you watch me get myself caught up in the struggle
But you've always been my rescuing arm
Nothing to prove
Nothing to do
But wait here for you to tell me who I am
Nothing to prove
Nothing to lose
It's all in your hands
As much as I try to hold up my posture
Because crumbling Lord feels weak and exposed
Your wide open arms and your strong tender heartbeat
Invite me in close to let myself be loved
The Hedgerow Folk's song 'Nothing to Prove' is a song about finding one's identity and worth in Christ. The opening lyrics express gratitude for the love, grace, and presence of God in the singer's life. The love in the heart of God is what keeps the singer moving forward, despite the challenges and struggles that come their way. The presence of God is compared to a father's hands that rest on his son, providing comfort and protection. The second verse acknowledges that God has heard every prayer, whether it was said in faith or fear. The singer is comforted by the fact that God hears and answers their prayers, regardless of the state of their heart.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "nothing to prove, nothing to lose." The singer recognizes that their worth and identity are not found in what they can do or accomplish, but in the love of God. The bridge of the song speaks to the singer's vulnerability and the desire to be loved in spite of their struggles. The singer recognizes that they don't have to keep up a facade of strength and perfection because God's love is wide open and accepting.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the love in your heart that drives me forward
Your love is what motivates me to keep moving forward in life.
The grace in your eyes that calls me home
It's your calm demeanor that comforts me and makes me feel at home.
And the presence of God just rests on my shoulders
I can feel the presence of God in my life, and it's like a comforting weight on my shoulders.
Like a father's hands they rest on his son
Just as a loving father would place his hands on his son's shoulders, God's presence is a loving and supportive presence in my life.
You've heard every prayer that I prayed out of my faith Lord
You've been there to listen to and support me through every prayer I've made in faith.
And you've heard every prayer that I prayed out of my fear
Even the prayers that stem from my fears and doubts have been heard by you.
And still you bend your ear to hear what I'm saying
You are always ready and willing to listen to me, no matter what the circumstance or the state of my heart.
No matter what state my heart is in
You are there for me and support me regardless of the condition of my heart.
Oh love that you'd love a heart that gets troubled
I am amazed and grateful that you still love me even when my heart is troubled and in conflict.
And grows dark like the sight of a gathering storm
My heart can sometimes feel like a dark and ominous storm on the horizon.
And you watch me get myself caught up in the struggle
You observe me as I wrestle with my inner struggles and conflicts.
But you've always been my rescuing arm
Through it all, you have been my savior, the one who rescues me from my troubles.
Nothing to prove
I don't have anything to prove to you, as you already know me completely.
Nothing to do
There's nothing that I can do, for it is all in your hands.
But wait here for you to tell me who I am
All I can do is wait and listen, as you are the only one who truly knows me and can define who I am.
Nothing to prove
I don't have anything to prove to you, as you already know me completely.
Nothing to lose
I don't have anything to lose, as everything is already in your hands.
It's all in your hands
Everything is under your control, and I am content to leave it all in your capable hands.
As much as I try to hold up my posture
Even though I try to maintain a strong outward posture, inside I may be struggling and falling apart.
Because crumbling Lord feels weak and exposed
The thought of crumbling and being vulnerable feels uncomfortable and embarrassing, but I know that you will still love and accept me.
Your wide open arms and your strong tender heartbeat
Your welcoming and loving embrace and your strong, yet gentle, heartbeat is an invitation for me to come closer.
Invite me in close to let myself be loved
You invite me in closer so that I can allow myself to feel truly loved and accepted by you.
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