Lyrics
You are my God
You are my peace
You are my strength
You are my everything
You are my help
You are my refuge
Jehovah God
You are my everything
I will trust You
Trust You
Jehovah God
You are my everything
Oh my heart cries for You
Oh my soul longs for You
I will trust You
Yes, I’ll trust You
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Meaning & Inspiration
Jehovah God (I Will Trust You) is a concise confession of dependence on God. Each opening statement names a different aspect of divine care: peace, strength, help, and refuge. Together, these declarations portray trust as a response to who God is rather than to favorable circumstances. The repeated description of God as everything gives the lyric the character of personal worship, while the use of the name Jehovah keeps its attention fixed on the Lord’s identity and sufficiency.
The central refrain turns those declarations into a pledge of reliance. Its repetition is simple, but it reinforces the movement from recognizing God’s character to resting in him. The closing cries of the heart and soul add longing to that confidence, suggesting worship that is both assured and deeply desirous of God’s presence. The song aligns naturally with biblical passages that call God a refuge and urge wholehearted trust in him.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 46:1 The psalm names God as refuge, strength, and present help in trouble.
- Proverbs 3:5 The verse calls for wholehearted trust in the Lord rather than self-reliance.