Francesca Battistelli - Middle of A Miracle Lyrics
Released: 04 Dec 2012
Lyrics
Pain ran through her body
Questions filled her head
All her fears were whispering
Will this manger be his bed?
An unexpected ending to a trip so long and hard
As she looked around the stable in the dark
Mary couldn't hear the angels saying
Peace on earth good will to men
Or the shepherds running breathless
Let us go to Bethlehem
There was a perfect plan in motion
As there is for each of us
Sometimes we can't see that we might be
In the middle of a miracle
This life we live's a journey
And our faithful father leads
And the only guarantee is uncertainty
It takes patience, it takes faith
For we never know what God
Has on the way, on the way
Joseph didn't know about the wise man
Who'd soon be at his door
Or the star that they were following
That led them to their Lord
There was a perfect plan in motion
As there is for each of us
Sometimes we can't see that we might be
In the middle of a miracle
There's a perfect plan in motion
We've just got to trust
There's a perfect plan in motion
All for each of us
Sometimes we can't see that we might be
In the middle of a miracle
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Francesca Battistelli Middle of a Miracle
Meaning & Inspiration
Francesca Battistelli's "Middle of a Miracle," released as part of the "Middle of a Miracle (Studio Series Performance Track) - - EP" in December 2012, offers a profound reflection on navigating life's uncertainties with unwavering faith. The song masterfully draws parallels between Mary's humble and unexpected circumstances at Jesus' birth and our own experiences of facing unforeseen challenges and blessings. The narrative begins by placing us squarely in Mary's moment of vulnerability, a stark contrast to the grandeur and divine pronouncements that would soon echo. She was not privy to the heavenly chorus or the jubilant arrival of shepherds; instead, she was in a dark, simple stable, facing the immediate reality of a long, arduous journey's end. This initial imagery powerfully sets the stage for the song's central theme: that God's perfect plan is often at work even when we are consumed by questions and fears.
The core message of "Middle of a Miracle" resonates deeply with the scriptural understanding of divine providence and human trust. The lyrics articulate that even in moments of intense doubt and hardship, we can find ourselves "in the middle of a miracle." This isn't a call for grand, obvious signs, but an encouragement to recognize God's hand in the unfolding of our lives, a concept echoed throughout Scripture. The song reminds us that life is a journey, as David wrote in Psalm 23, "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul." Just as Mary and Joseph faced the unknown – Joseph unaware of the wise men and the star guiding them to the Christ Child (Matthew 2:1-12) – we too can be assured that a "perfect plan" is in motion, even when we cannot perceive it. The song emphasizes the necessity of patience and faith, recognizing that "the only guarantee is uncertainty." This mirrors the lessons learned by Abraham, who was called to leave his home for an unknown land, trusting in God's promise (Genesis 12:1-3), and the Israelites' forty years in the wilderness, a period of testing and reliance on God's provision. The repeated assertion that there is a "perfect plan in motion" for each of us serves as a comforting reminder of God's sovereignty and faithfulness, even when our present circumstances are confusing or difficult. The song’s powerful invitation is to hold onto that truth, to trust the unseen hand guiding us, and to find peace in the quiet, yet profound, miracles woven into the fabric of our everyday lives.