Brandon Lake - I'm With You Now Lyrics
Lyrics
Disappointment fear and doubt
Once your future
But it's victory now
Here me tell you
It's gonna be okay
I am your future
I have a plan
Ooh... I'm with you now
Ooh... Let my love abound
Ooh... I'm with you now
In quiet moments
Inside the noise
I'm drawing nearer
So you can hear my voice
Ooh... I'm with you now
Ooh... Let my love abound
Ooh... I'm with you now
Let my arms come surround you
Let my grace wash over your pain
Let my presence embrace you
Till all you can see is my face
Ooh... I'm with you now
Ooh... Let my love abound
Ooh... I'm with you now
Ooh... I'm with you now
Ooh... Let my love surround
Ooh... I'm with you now
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I'm With You Now
Meaning & Inspiration
Brandon Lake’s 2016 release, "I'm With You Now," featured on the album *Closer*, offers a profound and reassuring message of divine presence and unwavering support, particularly in moments of despair. The song’s narrative directly addresses the listener, acknowledging the heavy burdens of disappointment, fear, and doubt that can obscure one's vision of the future. It boldly declares that these past struggles are now superseded by victory, a powerful testament to God’s redemptive work. The core of the song is a direct promise from the divine, stating unequivocally, "I am your future, I have a plan," echoing Jeremiah 29:11, which promises plans for welfare and not for calamity, to give them a future and a hope. This declaration is a cornerstone of faith, reminding believers that even when circumstances appear bleak, God’s intentions are always good and aimed towards ultimate triumph. The recurring refrain, "Ooh... I'm with you now," is more than just a comforting phrase; it’s a deep theological assertion of God's immanence, His presence with us in the midst of every trial. This is powerfully underscored in the verses where Lake sings about drawing nearer in both quiet moments and amidst the clamor of life, ensuring His voice can be heard. This speaks to the intimate nature of God’s relationship with His people, as promised in Isaiah 41:10: "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." The song’s powerful imagery of divine embrace, with arms surrounding, grace washing over pain, and presence embracing until only God’s face is seen, paints a vivid picture of complete surrender and sanctuary. This resonates with passages like Psalm 23:4, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me," and Psalm 91:1-2, which emphasizes dwelling in the shelter of the Most High and resting in the shadow of the Almighty. "I'm With You Now" serves as a beautiful reminder that in every season of life, especially during our weakest moments, the Lord is not just aware of our struggles but actively present, offering His boundless love, His perfect grace, and a meticulously crafted plan for our future that culminates in ultimate victory through Him.