Lyrics
Verse 1
God is able
He will never fail
He is almighty God
Greater than all we seek
Greater than all we ask
He has done great things
Chorus
Lifted up
He defeated the grave
Raised to life
Our God is able
In His name
We overcome
For the Lord
Our God is able
Verse 2
God is with us
God is on our side
He will make a way
Far above all we know
Far above all we hope
He has done great things
Chorus
Lifted up
He defeated the grave
Raised to life
Our God is able
In His name
We overcome
For the Lord
Our God is able
Bridge
God is with us
He will go before
He will never leave us
He will never leave us
God is for us
He has open arms
He will never fail us
He will never fail us
Chorus (x2)
Lifted up
He defeated the grave
Raised to life
Our God is able
In His name
We overcome
For the Lord
Our God is able
For the Lord
Our God is able
For the Lord
Our God is able
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Meaning & Inspiration
“God Is Able” centers on confidence in God’s strength, faithfulness, and saving work. The verses move from human limits to divine sufficiency, declaring that God exceeds every request, hope, and expectation. The chorus grounds that confidence in Christ’s victory over the grave, then connects his risen life with perseverance in his name. Rather than presenting faith as confidence in circumstances, the song locates hope in the character and action of God.
The bridge adds the assurance of God’s nearness: he goes before his people, remains with them, and receives them with open arms. Its language closely echoes biblical promises about God’s presence and his ability to do beyond what can be asked or imagined. Repeated declarations of victory give the song a congregational focus suited to praise, while its central message remains clear: God’s people can face uncertainty with courage because the Lord is able, present, and unfailing.
Related Scripture
- Ephesians 3:20 Paul describes God as able to do immeasurably more than people ask or imagine.
- Romans 8:31 The passage asks what can stand against God’s people when God is for them.
- Hebrews 13:5 God promises never to leave or forsake his people.