Lyrics
Verse 1 (Alice Kimanzi & Choir)
Imani, ni uhakika wa ninayotarajia
(Faith is the substance of things hoped for)
Imani, ni udhahiri wa nisiyoyaona
(Faith is the evidence of things not seen)
Naishi kwa kila neno Unalotamka
(I live by every word You speak)
Nakutazamia, mwanzo na mwisho wa imani yangu
(My eyes are fixed on You, the author and finisher of my faith)
(Repeat)
Chorus
Ninakuamini Wewe
(I believe in You)
Mwenye uweza
(Almighty One)
Maana Kwako, yote yanawezekana
(For with You, all things are possible)
Ninakuamini Wewe
(I believe in You)
Mwenye uweza
(Almighty One)
Maana Kwako, yote yanawezekana
(For with You, all things are possible)
Verse 2 (Paul Clement & Choir)
Imani kama chembe ya haladali yaweza kuhamisha milima
(Faith as small as a mustard seed is able to move mountains)
Imani yaweza kubadili hali, kutokuwepo hadi kuwepo
(Faith is able to change situations, calling things that are not as though they were)
Hatutembei kwa kuona kwa macho, ila kwa kusikia neno la Kristo
(We walk not by sight, but by every word spoken by Christ)
Heri wanaoamini kabla hawajaona, heri wanaomtumaini
(Blessed are those who believe, yet not seen; blessed are those who believe in You)
(Repeat)
Chorus
Ninakuamini Wewe
(I believe in You)
Mwenye uweza
(Almighty One)
Maana Kwako, yote yanawezekana
(For with You, all things are possible)
Bridge / Vamp 1
Yote yanawezekana
(All things are possible)
Nikikuamini Wewe
(When I believe in You)
Nikikusubiri Wewe
(When I wait on You)
Nikikutegemea Yesu Wewe
(When I rely on You Jesus)
Nikikuangalia
(When I look to You)
Nikikutazama Wewe
(When I fix my eyes on You)
Yote yanawezekana
(All things are possible)
Bridge / Vamp 2
Na niishi kwa imani
(May I live by faith)
Daima nikupendeze
(That I may please You always)
(Repeat)
Exhortation / Spoken Word (Paul Clement)
“Basi imani ni kuwa na hakika ya mambo yatarajiwayo, ni bayana ya mambo yasiyoonekana kwa macho.
Akili hii ya mwanadamu haiwezi kupokea mambo ya Mungu.
Kitu pekee kinachoweza kupokea mambo ya Mungu ni imani...”
(Hebrews 11:1)
Outro
Na niishi kwa imani
(May I live by faith)
Daima nikupendeze
(That I may please You always)
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
Imani develops a biblical portrait of faith through Swahili declarations paired with English translations. The opening lines closely follow Hebrews 11:1, describing faith as assurance concerning what is hoped for and conviction concerning what remains unseen. From there, the song connects trust with receiving the word of God, fixing attention on Jesus, and believing that divine power is not limited by visible circumstances.
The second verse gathers further scriptural images: faith as small as a mustard seed, walking by faith rather than sight, and believing before seeing. Its chorus responds with a direct confession of confidence in the Almighty, while the bridge turns that confidence into patient dependence on Jesus. The spoken exposition returns to Hebrews and explains why faith is necessary for receiving the things of God. The closing prayer to live by faith and please God reflects Hebrews 11:6, giving the song a coherent movement from definition to confession and faithful practice.
Related Scripture
- Hebrews 11:1 The opening and spoken section quote the biblical definition of faith.
- Hebrews 12:2 Jesus is described as the founder and perfecter of faith.
- 2 Corinthians 5:7 Paul states that believers walk by faith rather than by sight.