Janet Paschal - God Will Make a Way Lyrics
Lyrics
Must have felt strange to end up stranded
Between an army and the sea
They must have felt forsaken wondering why
God wasn't all He said He'd be
When your back's against the wall
It's the hardest place of all
But somewhere between
Provision and impossibility
God will make a way
When there seems to be no way
Forever He is faithful
He will make a road
When you bear a heavy load
I know, God will make a way
When a wall of circumstances
Leaves you crying in the night
And you struggle
'Til your strength is almost gone
God will gently hold you
In the shelter of His heart
And carve a road for you to carry on
(You can carry on)
So carry on
(You can carry on)
Travel on
(Travel on)
God will make a way
When there seems to be no way
Forever He is faithful
He will make a road
When you bear a heavy load
I know, God will make a way
God will make a way
When there seems to be no way
Forever He is faithful
He will make a road
When you bear a heavy load
(Heavy load)
I know, God will make a way
Oh...
God will make a way
God will make a way
God will make a way
God will make a way
When there seems to be no way
Forever He is faithful
He will make a road
When you bear a heavy load
I know, God will make a way
God will make a way
When there seems to be no way
Forever He is faithful
And He will make a road
When you bear a heavy load
I know, God will make a way
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Bill & Gloria Gaither - God Will Make a Way [Live) ft. Janet Paschal, Vestal Goodman
Meaning & Inspiration
Janet Paschal’s enduring anthem, “God Will Make a Way,” released on her 2007 album, *The Best of Janet Paschal*, stands as a powerful testament to divine intervention in moments of human desperation. This song immediately plunges into a scenario of seemingly insurmountable odds, painting a picture of ancient Israel trapped between Pharaoh’s pursuing army and the vast, unyielding sea. The opening lines vividly capture the terror and profound doubt that must have gripped a people cornered, wondering why their God, who promised deliverance, had brought them to such a hopeless precipice. It’s a moment that resonates with the biblical account in Exodus 14, where fear gives way to questioning God’s very nature, making their cry, "God wasn't all He said He'd be," a deeply human and relatable expression of anxiety when one’s back is truly against the wall.
From this historical and deeply vulnerable starting point, the song pivots to its foundational truth, a declaration that becomes both a comfort and a rallying cry: "God will make a way, When there seems to be no way." This central promise is not just a hopeful sentiment but a cornerstone of biblical faith. Isaiah 43:19 echoes this profound assurance, proclaiming, "Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert." Paschal’s rendition anchors this promise in the unwavering character of God, reminding us that "Forever He is faithful." This faithfulness is not contingent on our circumstances or our understanding, but an inherent quality of the Divine, as underscored in Lamentations 3:22-23, which affirms that "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." When life’s burdens feel overwhelming, the song asserts that God will not only open a path but also ease the weight of a heavy load, reflecting the invitation in Matthew 11:28: "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
The lyrical journey then shifts from a grand historical narrative to intensely personal struggles, acknowledging those moments "When a wall of circumstances Leaves you crying in the night." This image speaks to the silent battles fought in darkness, the exhaustion of spirit "’Til your strength is almost gone." Here, the song transcends mere spiritual platitudes, offering a tangible vision of God’s intimate care. It promises that God will not abandon us but "gently hold you In the shelter of His heart," a tender embrace that brings to mind Psalm 91:4, "He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge." This isn't just a passive comfort; it is an active, divine intervention where God "carve[s] a road for you to carry on." This active carving illustrates God’s direct involvement in shaping our path forward, transforming impassable obstacles into navigable routes, much like the parting of the Red Sea that inspired the opening verse. It’s a powerful assurance that even when our own capacity is depleted, God provides the means, the strength, and the path to persevere.
"God Will Make a Way" serves as a timeless source of encouragement, reinforcing the profound truth that God’s power and faithfulness are most evident precisely when human solutions fail. It doesn't sugarcoat the pain or dismiss the fear inherent in dire situations but instead confronts them with an unshakeable faith in a God who specializes in the impossible. For anyone facing what feels like an insurmountable challenge, this song is a potent reminder to "carry on" and "travel on," because the Creator of the universe is actively engaged in crafting a way, even when no way appears. It’s a beacon of hope, directing our gaze from the overwhelming circumstances to the God who consistently makes roads through wildernesses and paths through deep waters, proving Himself faithful time and time again.