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/
Mourning Into Dancing
Tommy Walker Lyrics
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Where there once was only hurt
He gave His healing hand
Where there once was only pain
He brought comfort like a friend.
I feel the sweetness of His love
Piercing my darkness,
As it ushers in His joyful gladness!
[Chorus:]
He's turned my mourning into dancing again
Heβs lifted my sorrows, I can't stay silent
I must sing for His joy has come.
[Bridge:]
His anger lasts for a moment in time
But His favor is here and will be on me
For all my lifetime!
The lyrics of Tommy Walker's song "Mourning into Dancing" are a profound reflection on God's power to heal and transform our lives. It depicts a scene of pain, hurt, and sorrow that once enveloped the singer's life, but then God stepped in and brought healing, comfort, and joy. The verse speaks of the transformative power of God's love, which pierced through the singer's darkness and brought in the bright and morning sun of His joy.
The chorus echoes the transformation that has taken place in the singer's life. Once a place of mourning, now a place of dancing, once buried in sorrow, now lifted up with a new song of joy. The singer can't stay silent, she must sing and testify to the goodness of the Lord in her life. It is a powerful proclamation of God's faithfulness, that even in the midst of our pain and hurt, He can lift us up and turn our mourning into dancing.
The bridge speaks to the transience of our pain and the enduring nature of God's favor. It reminds us that even though we may experience seasons of God's anger or discipline, His favor is always with us, and it will last for all our lifetime. So, we ought to trust Him in all circumstances, and allow Him to heal our brokenness, and turn our mourning into dancing.
Line by Line Meaning
Where there once was only hurt
In the past, I was only in pain and suffering.
He gave His healing hand
Then He reached out to me and helped me heal.
Where there once was only pain
Previously, I only felt hurt.
He brought comfort like a friend.
But then He came and provided comfort and support like a good friend.
I feel the sweetness of His love
I am now experiencing the gentle and pure feelings of His love.
Piercing my darkness,
His love has taken me out of the darkness I was previously in.
I see the bright and morning sun
I now see the world in a different light, with hope and the promise of a new day.
As it ushers in His joyful gladness!
And with that, His joy and happiness fills my life!
He's turned my mourning into dancing again
He has transformed the sadness and despair I previously felt into a joyful dance.
Heβs lifted my sorrows, I can't stay silent
He has taken away all of my worries and pain, and I can't help but sing and share my joy with others.
I must sing for His joy has come.
I want to sing and rejoice because His presence and happiness is now with me.
His anger lasts for a moment in time
Although He may be angry with me, it will only last for a short time.
But His favor is here and will be on me
His love and blessings will always be with me.
For all my lifetime!
And will continue to bless me for the rest of my life!
Contributed by Elliot F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cornel Cata
Thereβs no mourning this morning in Godβs presence surrounded by His praise and joyful sounds! Love the Latin groove!!πβ€οΈ
Daniella Fasullo
Enjoyed Tommy leading worship in a conference in Israel with Jack Hayford back in 2012 was awesome! Shalom and always Maranatha!
Medicare Planning with John DeShaw
So well done. thank you all for your investment in this recording. The musicianship is amazing.
Curtis Watchorn
Lovve it, Iβll be singing along to this one In the centre of the city, to bring joy in Jesus Name to people passing by :D
Los coros que yo me sΓ©
Years enjoying listening to, singing and playing this enormous worship song !!!!!
Thanks, many thanks, dear Tommy !!!!!!
Eileen Walker
I love this
Kathleen Thompson
I remember this song. Loved it then and love it like this too. I'm definitely dancing.
Loaiza Cam
Me gusta mucho! God gives me the hope to strive and continue on during the difficulties of this life. I look forward to our new life in Heaven, but continue here on this earth to live and love for HIM. Thank you for this song.
Elim A G Vellore
Amazing Musicianship π₯π₯β¨ fireworks on the instruments...
Tommy Walker is an anointed Musician who is continuing to use his talents for God's glory, still being grounded in scriptures... I've been listening to him from my youth. Glory to God
Cornel Cata
Love the song! I remember when it came out! Love the arrangement and love the vibe!!ππππβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ