Chris Shalom - Suddenly Lyrics
Lyrics
Suddenly, Suddenly
There is a Great Change, Suddenly
Suddenly, Suddenly
Everything is turning around for me
Turning Around for me
Turning Around for me
Turning Around for me
Everything is turning around for me
(Turning Around for me
Turning Around for me
Turning Around for me
Everything is turning around for me)
Suddenly, the dawning Of a new Day
There is a Great Wind Blowing my Way
Suddenly, Suddenly
Everything is turning around for me
(Turning Around for me
Turning Around for me
Turning Around for me
Everything is turning around for me
Turning Around for me
Turnin’ Around for me
Turning Around for me
Everything is turning around for me
Turning Around for me
Turnin’ Around for me
Turning Around for me
Everything is turning around for me
Favor surrounds me like a Shield
(Favor surrounds me like a Shield)
Favor surrounds me like a Shield
(Favor surrounds me like a Shield)
Blessings are Overtaking Me
(Blessings are Overtaking Me)
Open Doors Everywhere I go
(Open Doors Everywhere I go)
To the Left, to the Right
Everywhere I Turn
(Open Doors Everywhere I go)
Goodness and Mercy follow me
(Goodness’ and Mercy follow me)
Goodness and Mercy follow me
Everything is turning around
Turning Around for me
Turning Around for me
Turning Around for me
Everything is turning around for me
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Suddenly-Chris Shalom (lyric video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Chris Shalom's "Suddenly," released on February 3, 2022, as part of his "I Delight" album, is a potent declaration of faith, embodying an unwavering conviction in divine intervention and immediate turnaround. The song moves beyond mere optimism; it is a prophetic utterance, a spiritual decree that boldly announces a shift in circumstances ordained by God. It directly taps into the yearning for rapid, comprehensive change, reminding believers that God’s timing can often defy human expectation, bringing about transformation with astonishing speed.
The core message of "Suddenly" revolves around the profound and immediate impact of God’s power to change any situation. The repeated affirmation, "Suddenly, there is a great change," resonates with countless biblical narratives where God dramatically alters circumstances without warning. Think of the sudden strong wind that filled the house on the day of Pentecost in Acts 2:2, or the earthquake that instantly opened prison doors and broke chains in Acts 16:26, freeing Paul and Silas. This isn't a gradual unfolding but a swift, definitive movement of the divine. The song posits that such "suddenly" moments are not mere coincidences but deliberate acts of a sovereign God who delights in turning things around for His people, echoing the sentiment of Psalm 126:1-2, where the return from captivity felt like a dream, a sudden, joyous reversal.
This declaration of "Everything is turning around for me" is a powerful personal confession, activating faith for a comprehensive shift. It’s a spiritual stance against stagnation and despair, a belief in a God who specializes in restoration and elevation. The prophet Jeremiah spoke of God's plans for hope and a future, not harm (Jeremiah 29:11), and "Suddenly" aligns with this promise, inviting individuals to actively anticipate and proclaim their season of reversal. It speaks to the transformation of perceived setbacks into setups for divine advancement, reflecting Romans 8:28 where all things work together for good for those who love God. The song encourages a posture of expectation, moving from passive waiting to active declaration, asserting that the season of struggle is giving way to an era of divine favor.
The lyrics further elaborate on the nature of this change, describing "the dawning of a new day" and "a great wind blowing my way." A new day symbolizes fresh starts, renewed hope, and the end of darkness, much like the mercies of the Lord that are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23). The imagery of a "great wind" is deeply significant in Scripture, often representing the powerful, life-altering presence and movement of the Holy Spirit. Just as the Spirit moved over the waters at creation, bringing order and life (Genesis 1:2), or filled the disciples with power, enabling them to speak with new tongues (Acts 2:2-4), this "great wind" signifies a Spirit-driven momentum, pushing open new pathways and bringing divine purpose to fruition. It implies not just a gentle breeze but a forceful, irresistible current of God’s grace.
As the song progresses, it builds on these foundational declarations with specific affirmations of God's overflowing goodness. "Favor surrounds me like a shield" is a profound biblical concept, drawing directly from Psalm 5:12, which declares that God surrounds the righteous with favor as with a shield. This speaks to divine protection, preferential treatment, and an encompassing grace that safeguards the believer while simultaneously opening doors. This favor isn't static; it's dynamic, leading to "Blessings are overtaking me." This phrase powerfully echoes Deuteronomy 28:2, where God promises that all blessings will come upon and overtake those who obey Him. It paints a picture of such abundant provision that one cannot escape it; blessings are pursuing, catching up to, and surpassing all expectations.
The manifestation of these blessings is further described as "Open doors everywhere I go," emphasizing a ubiquitous access to opportunities and breakthroughs. This resonates with Revelation 3:8, where Jesus speaks of placing an open door before believers that no one can shut, and 1 Corinthians 16:9, where Paul acknowledges a great door for effective work has opened to him despite opposition. This isn't just one open door, but a multitude, "to the left, to the right, everywhere I turn," indicating a pervasive, encompassing season of divine access and expansion. Finally, the comforting and powerful affirmation, "Goodness and Mercy follow me," directly quotes Psalm 23:6, anchoring the entire message in the timeless assurance of God's faithful, pursuing love and kindness. It signifies that no matter where one goes or what they face, God’s benevolent character is a constant companion, ensuring that the 'suddenly' moments of turnaround are not just fleeting occurrences, but part of a sustained journey of grace. "Suddenly" is therefore more than a song; it's an anthem of radical trust, an inspiring call to embrace the imminence of God's transforming power in every aspect of life.