He has also been privileged to serve with such church leaders as Jack Hayford, Bill Hybels and Rick Warren. He has recorded worship projects for Maranatha! Music, Integrity Music, and Get Down Ministries.
He has written over 100 songs that are currently being tracked by C.C.L.I. and are being sung in churches around the world, including He Knows My Name, Only A God Like You, That's Why We Praise Him, Lord I Believe In You, Mourning Into Dancing, Break Through, and This is What Christmas Means to Me.
For the last decade Tommy has traveled internationally holding worship concerts and mercy ministry outreaches in places where people are in great need. He has led his worship team to the Philippines, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Guatemala, Zambia and Brazil.
Tommy has been married to his wife, Robin, for seventeen years. They have four children, Jake, Levi, Emmie and Eileen. To be found faithful to His God, his family and his local church will always be his greatest achievement.
His web site address is: http://www.tommywalker.net/
I Have A Hope
Tommy Walker Lyrics
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I have a destiny that is yet awaiting me.
My life's not over; a new beginning's just begun.
I have a hope. I have this hope.
God has a plan; it's not to harm me,
but it's to prosper me and to hear me when I call.
He intercedes for me, working all things for my good;
though trials may come, I have this hope!
I will yet stand up and give Him glory with my life!
He takes my darkness and He turns it into light;
I will yet praise Him, my Lord, my God!
My God is for me; He's not against me,
so tell me, whom then?
Tell me, whom then shall I fear?
He has prepared for me
great works He'll help me to complete.
I have a hope. I have this hope.
Goodness and mercy; they're 'gonna follow me,
and I'll forever dwell in the house of my great King!
No eye has ever seen all He's preparing there for me;
though trials may come, I have this hope!
There's still hope for me today,
'cause the God of heaven loves me.
The song "I Have a Hope" by Tommy Walker is about having faith in God's plan and that He has a future and a destiny in store for us. The lyrics speak about how life is not over, but rather a new beginning has just begun. The hope that the singer has is not just a mere hope, but it is based on the promise of God who has a plan that is not to hurt, but to prosper and listen to us when we call out to Him. The song speaks about how God intercedes for us and works everything for our good, even during trials and tribulations we may face. The singer says that they will continue to praise and glorify God even through trials, for He turns darkness into light.
The song then reaffirms that our God is with us and not against us, so we have no reason to fear. He has prepared great works that we will complete with His help, and goodness and mercy will follow us forever as we dwell in the house of the great King. The song ends with the reminder that there is hope in the God of heaven who loves us. The message of this song is one of perseverance amidst difficulties, trust and faith in God's plan for us, and the assurance that there is hope for those who believe.
Line by Line Meaning
I have a hope. I have a future.
I am optimistic and confident about the future.
I have a destiny that is yet awaiting me.
My life's purpose is still to be fulfilled.
My life's not over; a new beginning's just begun.
Despite experiencing difficulties, I am starting anew.
I have a hope. I have this hope.
I possess a steadfast belief in better times to come.
God has a plan; it's not to harm me,
God's plan for me is not malevolent.
but it's to prosper me and to hear me when I call.
God's plan for me is beneficial and responsive.
He intercedes for me, working all things for my good;
God acts on my behalf, bringing about positive outcomes.
though trials may come, I have this hope!
Despite facing hard times, I remain optimistic.
I will yet praise Him, my great Redeemer!
I will continue to exalt God, my savior.
I will yet stand up and give Him glory with my life!
I will demonstrate my devotion to God through my actions.
He takes my darkness and He turns it into light;
God transforms my struggles into positive outcomes.
I will yet praise Him, my Lord, my God!
I will keep praising God, who is sovereign and benevolent.
My God is for me; He's not against me,
God is on my side and not my adversary.
so tell me, whom then?
If God is with me, then who can be against me?
Tell me, whom then shall I fear?
I have no reason to fear anyone or anything when I have God's favor.
He has prepared for me great works He'll help me to complete.
God has plans for me that will come to fruition with His assistance.
Goodness and mercy; they're 'gonna follow me,
I will always be accompanied by kindness and compassion.
and I'll forever dwell in the house of my great King!
I will dwell in God's presence eternally.
No eye has ever seen all He's preparing there for me;
The blessings God has in store for me are unprecedented.
though trials may come, I have this hope!
Despite life's difficulties, I remain full of hope.
There's still hope for me today,
Even in the present, I remain optimistic.
'cause the God of heaven loves me.
I am loved by God, the divine ruler of the universe.
Writer(s): Tommy Walker
Contributed by London N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jessika Fidélis
Eu Tenho Uma Esperança
Eu tenho uma esperança, eu tenho um futuro
Eu tenho um destino que ainda está me aguardando
Minha vida não acabou, um novo começo apenas começou
Eu tenho uma esperança, eu tenho essa esperança
Deus tem um plano, e não é para o meu dano
Mas é para minha prosperidade e me ouvir quando eu chamo
Ele intercede por mim, trabalhando em todas as coisas para o meu bem
Embora tentações possam vir, eu tenho essa esperança
Eu ainda vou louvá-lo, meu grande Redentor
Eu ainda ficarei em pé e darei glória a Ele com a minha vida
Ele pega minhas trevas e torna-as em luz
Eu ainda o louvarei, meu Senhor, meu Deus
Meu Deus é por mim, Ele não é contra mim
Me diga quem então, me diga quem eu devo temer
Ele preparou para mim
Grandes obras que Ele vai me ajudar a completar
Eu tenho uma esperança, eu tenho essa esperança
Bondade e misericórdia, elas vão me seguir
E eu habitarei para sempre na casa do meu grande Rei
Nenhum olho jamais viu tudo o que Ele está preparando lá para mim
Embora tentações possam vir, eu tenho essa esperança
Ainda há esperança para mim hoje
Porque o Deus do céu me ama
Lu dB
I rarely comment on videos but I have to say this song is heaven-sent..It gave me hope and led to my salvation in 2009. Forever my favorite song and a testimony of the Hope we have in Jesus.
Wendy Gerster
This song has been sustaining me the past few days! My daughter just sang the solo for it in a Gospel concert here in Switzerland. My beloved husband (63) died less than two weeks ago, five years after his Alzheimer diagnosis. It`s been a hard time, but God has upheld us. Thanks so much for reminding me of these wonderful truths which help me keep my eyes fixed on Jesus and go trustingly into the future.
LanceFoxtrot
Need to hear something like this. Thank you!!🙏🙏🙏
Wendy Gerster
@LanceFoxtrot Thank you for your kind enquiry. We`re doing well, though with ups and downs, of course. And the truths - and the Saviour! - your song proclaims still sustain us. Losing someone helps fix your eyes on the hope to come.
LanceFoxtrot
How are you and your daughter doing now? And I'm very sorry for your loss
Stéphan Pieterse
JEREMIAH 29:11 - "I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Joseph Gasper
Great song and richly blessed. Our hope in heaven is what differentiates from the evil around us. Thank you Tom for this inspiring song.
Alex Gerassimoff
I HAS A HOPE!!!
Celita Morse
Thank you Tommy for sharing your blessing thru God with us. Listening to this song I truly feel the annointing of Jesus Christ..
Amber Elrod
God is so good. He knows what we need when we need it. This is a wonderful testimony. And how do we overcome? By the blood of the lamb and words of our testimony!