Lyrics
Spinning out of control, I feel it
Losing my defenses
No it’s not easy letting go
And trusting You
And if I’m being honest
Though You’ve said You’ve got it
No it’s not easy letting go
And trusting You
So I will stop, breathe, Rest here in Your goodness
I know You wont leave
It’s my confidence
It’s my confidence
I will stop, breathe, rest here in Your goodness
I know You
Chorus:
Here I am in the palm of Your hand
Nothing can take me away
Nothing can take me away
Bridge:
Not a height, or a depth
Not a lie inside my head
Not a fear or offense
Nothing can take me away
Nothing can take me away
Nothing can take me away
Nothing can take me away
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Meaning & Inspiration
Palm Of Your Hand gives language to the difficult act of trusting God when thoughts and circumstances feel out of control. The opening lines admit anxiety and lowered defenses without pretending that surrender is easy. Against that unrest, the repeated commands to stop, breathe, and rest establish a quieter confession: divine goodness and presence provide a secure place. Confidence comes not from regaining control, but from believing that God will not leave.
The chorus pictures that security as resting in the palm of the hand of God, an image that closely echoes John 10:28-29, where no one can snatch the people of Christ from his or the Father’s hand. The bridge also reflects Romans 8:38-39 through its list of heights, depths, fears, and accusations that cannot separate believers from divine love. By naming both external pressures and inward lies, the song treats trust as a deliberate return to what God has promised. Its movement from panic to rest fits worship shaped by surrender, assurance, and faithful presence.
Related Scripture
- John 10:28-29 Jesus says no one can snatch his people from his or the Father’s hand.
- Romans 8:38-39 Neither height nor depth can separate believers from the love of God.