Lyrics
I faced a mountain,
That I never faced before
That's why I'm calling on the Lord
I know it's been awhile,
But Lord please hear my prayer
I need you like I never have before.
Sometimes it takes a mountain
Sometimes a troubled sea
Sometimes it takes a desert
To get a hold of me
Your Love is so much stronger
Then whatever troubles me
Sometimes it takes a mountain
To trust you and believe
No matter what comes in our lives God is ALWAYS a VERY present help in our times of need. We may fail Him but He NEVER fails us! See All
Forgive me, Jesus
I thought I could control
Whatever life would throw my way
But this I will admit
Has brought me to my knees
I need you Lord and I'm not ashamed to say
Sometimes it takes a mountain
Sometimes a troubled sea
Sometimes it takes a desert
To get a hold of me
Your Love is so much stronger
Then whatever troubles me
Sometimes it takes a mountain
To trust you and believe
Sometimes it takes a mountain
To trust you and believe
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Sometimes It Takes a Mountain” portrays hardship as the point at which self-reliance gives way to prayer. The first verse places the singer before an unfamiliar obstacle and makes the need for the Lord unmistakable. In the second verse, the admission of attempted control leads to humility rather than despair. Mountains, troubled seas, and deserts become images of circumstances that expose human limits and renew trust in God.
The chorus balances those trials with the conviction that divine love is stronger than whatever causes distress. Its language does not celebrate suffering for its own sake; instead, it presents adversity as an occasion for dependence and belief. The plea for Jesus to hear and forgive also gives the song a confessional character. This theme aligns closely with biblical invitations to seek God in trouble and to bring anxious needs to Him through prayer, while trusting His sustaining care.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 46:1 God is identified as a present help in times of trouble.
- Psalm 121:1-2 The psalm looks toward the mountains and declares that help comes from the Lord.
- 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 Paul describes God’s grace and strength as sufficient in weakness.