7 Hills Worship - Trust You Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
I wish I could explain away the hardest parts
Of life that makes it easy to get lost
And understand the ways that You seem to love me so
And just how much You gave me on that cross
Chorus
But I trust You, I trust You
I don't need to know it all
To know I love You
I trust you, Jesus, I trust you
I don't need to know it all
To know I want You
Verse 2
I wish I knew the reason for a hurting heart
Or why it's something no one can escape
Maybe then I'd understand the price You paid, You paid for me
The value of the beautiful exchange
Chorus
But I trust You, I trust You
I don't need to know it all
To know I love You
I trust you, Jesus, I trust you
I don't need to know it all
To know I want You
Bridge
I don't need these eyes to see
The miracles in front of me
God, Your hand's in everything
You make it easy to believe
I don't need to know the way
Because I'm called to walk by faith
No matter how long it might take
God, my hope will still remain
Chorus
I love You, I love You
With everything I am
Jesus, I love you
I love You, Jesus, I love You
With every beat of my heart
I love You
Video
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Meaning & Inspiration
"Trust You" by 7 Hills Worship, released on November 4, 2022, as part of their album "Finding Love," stands as a compelling testament to the power of faith in the face of life's unanswerable questions. This song articulates a deeply human wrestling with the desire for understanding, ultimately resolving in a beautiful surrender to divine trust. It speaks to the universal experience of seeking clarity in the midst of confusion, longing to comprehend suffering, the depths of God's love, and the profound sacrifice made on the cross, yet finding peace in the decision to simply believe.
The opening verse immediately draws the soul into this very struggle, acknowledging the wish "to explain away the hardest parts of life that makes it easy to get lost," and to fully grasp the magnitude of God's love and the cost of the cross. This mirrors the natural human inclination to rationalize and comprehend the complexities of existence, a longing that finds resonance in countless biblical narratives where individuals grapple with God's mysterious ways, much like Job's profound questions amidst his suffering, or the psalmists' cries for understanding. Yet, the chorus decisively pivots to a declaration of faith: "But I trust You, I trust You / I don't need to know it all to know I love You." This powerful affirmation directly echoes the spirit of Proverbs 3:5-6, which admonishes us to "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." It underscores that true devotion to Christ isn't contingent upon having every answer or comprehending every divine mystery, but rather springs from a willing heart.
Moving into the second verse, the sentiment continues, expressing a desire to know "the reason for a hurting heart" and why pain is an inescapable part of the human condition. This innate curiosity about suffering, a question that has plagued humanity for millennia, is then poignantly connected to the atonement, hoping that such understanding might reveal "the price You paid, You paid for me / The value of the beautiful exchange." Here, the song touches upon the core of Christian doctrine: the "beautiful exchange" where Christ, who knew no sin, became sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God (2 Corinthians 5:21). It's a profound mystery of grace, and the verse admits that fully comprehending this transaction’s depths could transform our perception of God’s love. Despite this yearning for insight, the recurring chorus brings us back to the steadfast decision to trust, reinforcing that knowledge is not a prerequisite for love and longing for God.
The bridge serves as a powerful turning point, moving from wishing for understanding to a bold declaration of faith and an active commitment to it. "I don't need these eyes to see the miracles in front of me / God, Your hand's in everything / You make it easy to believe," asserts a faith that transcends sensory proof, calling to mind Jesus' words to Thomas in John 20:29, "Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." The recognition that God's hand is "in everything" aligns with Romans 8:28, assuring us that "in all things God works for the good of those who love him." The bridge further reinforces the theme of walking by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7), declaring, "I don't need to know the way / Because I'm called to walk by faith / No matter how long it might take / God, my hope will still remain." This resonates deeply with Hebrews 11:1, defining faith as "confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see," cementing hope as an anchor for the soul (Hebrews 6:19) that endures through all circumstances.
The final iteration of the chorus undergoes a powerful transformation, shifting from "I trust You" to a full-hearted "I love You, I love You / With everything I am / Jesus, I love you / With every beat of my heart / I love You." This profound shift reveals the journey the song encapsulates: beginning with the challenge of trusting the incomprehensible, moving through the commitment to walk by faith, and culminating in an unreserved expression of love that stems from that trust. It’s a testament that surrendering intellectual control leads to a deeper, more intimate relationship with the divine, echoing the greatest commandment to love the Lord with all one's heart, soul, and mind (Matthew 22:37). "Trust You" ultimately serves as an inspiring anthem for the modern believer, guiding us not to a place of perfect knowledge, but to a more profound, unwavering love for Jesus, a love forged in the crucible of unanswered questions and sustained by the simple, radical act of trust.