For All Seasons - Give Me Faith Lyrics
Lyrics
I need You
To soften my heart
To break me apart
And I need You
To open my eyes
To see that You're shaping my life
And all I am, I surrender
Give me faith to trust what You say,
That You're good and Your love is great
I'm broken inside, I give You my life
I need You
To soften my heart
Tobreak me apart
I need You
To pierce through the dark
And cleanse every part of me
And all I am, God I surrender
Give me faith to trust what You say,
That You're good and Your love is great
I'm broken inside, I give You my life
I may be weak but Your Spirit's strong in me
My flesh may fail, but my God, You never will
I may be weak but Your Spirit's strong in me
My flesh may fail, but my God, You never will
I may be weak but Your Spirit's strong in me
My flesh may fail, but my God, You never will
I may be weak but Your Spirit's strong in me
My flesh may fail, but my God, You never will
Give me faith God, to trust what You say
That You're good and Your love is great
I'm broken inside, I give You my life
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Give Me Faith - For All Seasons
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on June 18, 2013, as part of their album *High Above It All*, For All Seasons' "Give Me Faith" stands as a potent and deeply personal anthem of surrender and trust in the divine. The song immediately establishes itself as a profound conversation with God, an earnest plea from a soul seeking true spiritual alignment. It articulates a universal human longing for connection and guidance, rooted firmly in the Christian experience of acknowledging human frailty and divine strength.
The narrative of "Give Me Faith" begins with a profound sense of dependence, as the speaker expresses an urgent need for God to "soften my heart" and "break me apart." This isn't a request for destruction, but rather a cry for spiritual reconstruction, echoing the prophet Ezekiel's promise of a new heart and a new spirit, replacing the stubbornness of stone with a responsive, tender heart (Ezekiel 36:26). To be "broken apart" in this context is to shed pride and self-reliance, creating space for God's transforming work, a broken and contrite heart being a sacrifice God will not despise (Psalm 51:17). Following this, the prayer to "open my eyes" signifies a desire for spiritual discernment, to perceive God's active presence and purpose in every facet of existence. It's a yearning to see the unseen hand of God shaping one's life, trusting that He is indeed working all things for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28), much like the potter shaping clay (Isaiah 64:8). This initial confession culminates in a complete surrender: "all I am, I surrender," a powerful declaration reflecting Paul's exhortation to present our bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God (Romans 12:1).
The core of the song, its recurring chorus, is an impassioned petition for faith itself: "Give me faith to trust what You say, / That You're good and Your love is great / I'm broken inside, I give You my life." This isn't just about believing in God's existence, but about deeply trusting His character—His inherent goodness and boundless love—even when circumstances obscure it. This mirrors the biblical truth that "without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him" (Hebrews 11:6). To affirm God's goodness and great love is to stand on the immutable truth of His nature, as declared throughout Scripture, from Psalm 34:8 inviting us to "taste and see that the Lord is good," to 1 John 4:8 proclaiming that "God is love." The admission of being "broken inside" before offering one's life is a testament to the vulnerability and honesty that true faith requires, acknowledging personal insufficiency while relying wholly on divine sufficiency.
As the song progresses, the plea to "pierce through the dark / And cleanse every part of me" extends the desire for spiritual transformation. This imagery speaks to God's illuminating power, dispelling spiritual blindness and the shadows of sin that can cloud the soul, much like Jesus declared, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life" (John 8:12). It's a prayer for purification, a longing for God to sanctify and make holy every hidden corner of one's being, trusting in His faithfulness to cleanse us from all unrighteousness when we confess our sins (1 John 1:9). This process of internal cleansing prepares the individual for deeper communion and more effective service.
The bridge offers a potent declaration of divine strength amidst human frailty: "I may be weak but Your Spirit's strong in me / My flesh may fail, but my God, You never will." This segment brilliantly captures the essence of Christian paradox—that true strength is found in acknowledging weakness and relying on God's power. It directly echoes Paul's revelation in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, where God tells him, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." In human weakness, the indwelling Holy Spirit empowers and sustains, interceding for us when we don't know how to pray (Romans 8:26). Furthermore, the steadfastness of God is celebrated; while human resolve and physical capabilities are fleeting, God's nature is unchanging and His promises unfailing, just as Malachi 3:6 affirms, "For I the Lord do not change." This repeated assurance acts as an anchor, solidifying the foundation of trust upon which the entire song is built. "Give Me Faith" ultimately serves as a powerful reminder that the journey of faith is one of continual surrender, trusting in God's character, and finding His strength perfected in our confessed weakness. It’s an invitation to lean fully into the divine, finding peace and purpose in His unwavering goodness and love.