Katy Nichole - God Is In This Story Lyrics
Lyrics
There's torn up pages in this book
Words that tell me I'm no good
Chapters that defined me for so long
But the hands of grace and endless love
Dusted off and picked me up
Told my heart that hope is never gone
God is in this story
God is in the details
Even in the broken parts
He holds my heart, He never fails
When I'm at my weakest
I will trust in Jesus
Always in the highs and lows
The One who goes before me
God is in this story
So if the storm you're walking through
Feels like it's too much, and you
Wonder if He even cares at all
Hold on tight to what you know
He promised He won't let you go
Your song of healing's written in His scars
God is in this story
God is in the details
Even in the broken parts
He holds my heart, He never fails
When I'm at my weakest
I will trust in Jesus
Always in the highs and lows
The One who goes before me
God is in this story
If it reads like addiction
If it reads like disease
He's the One who frees the prisoner
He's the healer of all things
If it reads like depression
If it reads broken home
He's the One who holds your sorrow
He won't leave you here alone
God is in this story
God is in the details
Even in the broken parts
He holds my heart, He never fails
When I'm at my weakest
I will trust in Jesus
Always in the highs and lows
The One who goes before me
Always in the highs and lows
The One who goes before me
God is in this story
Video
Katy Nichole & Big Daddy Weave - "God Is In This Story" (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Katy Nichole's "God Is In This Story," featured on her 2022 album *Jesus Changed My Life*, is a powerful declaration of faith that resonates deeply with anyone who has experienced God's transformative presence. The song centers on the profound realization that even amidst personal struggles and perceived imperfections, God’s hand is actively at work, weaving His plan into the very fabric of our lives. Nichole's message echoes the biblical truth that God is not distant or uninvolved, but intimately acquainted with our journey, as Psalm 139:1-4 beautifully expresses, "O Lord, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know it altogether." This understanding transforms how we perceive our own narratives, shifting from a focus on our shortcomings to an appreciation of God’s unwavering faithfulness. The song powerfully articulates this shift, implying that our stories, however messy, are not outside of God's redemptive scope, much like the prophet Isaiah declared, "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord" (Isaiah 55:8). This verse encourages us to trust that God’s perspective and purpose are far grander than our limited human understanding, and that He can bring glory even from difficult circumstances. Nichole's encouragement to see God's presence in every chapter of life serves as a potent reminder of His promise in Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." Ultimately, "God Is In This Story" is an inspiring anthem that calls listeners to embrace their unfolding stories, recognizing that in every triumph and trial, the sovereign and loving hand of God is the author and finisher of their faith.