Jason Gray - Remind Me You're Here Lyrics
Lyrics
None of my pain
has ever caught You by surprise
Still it's hard to trust You
when I'm lost in the wondering why
But I'll trade every question
just to lay down and rest in Your heart
And I'll reach for Your hand,
though You led me here into the dark
And I won't ask You for reasons
'Cause a reason can't wipe away tears
No, I don't need all the answers
Just be here beside me
Father, remind me You're here
Here
If it's random or providence
neither are a comfort to me
Are You cruel if You planned it
or weak if You allowed it to be?
Half of me is still believin',
the other half is angry and confused
Oh, but all of me is desperate and longing
To be held by You
And I won't ask You for reasons
'Cause a reason can't wipe away tears
No, I don't need all the answers
Just be here beside me
Father, remind me You're here
Here
Get me outta my mind
And into Your arms
Where hope comes alive
And fear falls apart
I won't ask You for reasons
'Cause a reason can't wipe away tears
No, I don't need all the answers
Just be here beside me
Come be here beside me
And I won't ask You for reasons
'Cause a reason can't wipe away tears
No, I don't need all the answers
Just be here beside me
Father, remind me You're here
Here
(Just need to know) that You're here
(Yeah) here
I just need to know that You're here
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Jason Gray - "Remind Me You're Here" (Official Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
"Remind Me You're Here," released on October 23, 2020, as part of Jason Gray's album *Order, Disorder, Reorder*, stands as a profound testament to the raw, often agonizing, journey of faith amidst suffering. The song immediately immerses the hearer in the complex internal struggle that defines spiritual life: the tension between knowing God's inherent understanding ("None of my pain has ever caught You by surprise") and the immediate, disorienting experience of doubt and confusion ("Still it's hard to trust You when I'm lost in the wondering why"). This narrative reflects a common human struggle when faced with adversity, mirroring the laments found throughout the Psalms where individuals pour out their anguish to God, as seen in Psalm 13 where David questions how long God will forget him. Gray articulates the deep desire to surrender intellectual questioning for the solace of divine presence, a longing to simply "lay down and rest in Your heart" and to "reach for Your hand, though You led me here into the dark." This act of reaching in the dark, despite uncertainty, powerfully depicts faith as an active choice, not merely a feeling, reminiscent of Habakkuk 3:17-19, where the prophet resolves to rejoice in the Lord even when all material comforts are stripped away. The core plea emerges in the refrain: a refusal to demand "reasons" or "answers," recognizing their inadequacy to heal emotional wounds, instead opting for the profound simplicity of God's presence: "Just be here beside me, Father, remind me You're here." This isn't a rejection of truth, but a reordering of priorities, understanding that comfort in affliction comes from divine companionship, not intellectual satisfaction.
The second verse amplifies this spiritual tension, dissecting the philosophical quandary of suffering. "If it's random or providence, neither are a comfort to me" directly confronts theological debates, asserting that abstract explanations often fall short in moments of deep pain. The artist’s honesty in questioning God's nature ("Are You cruel if You planned it or weak if You allowed it to be?") echoes Job's relentless questioning of God's justice and goodness amidst his unimaginable suffering (Job 3:11-13), demonstrating that true faith allows for such challenging inquiries without collapsing. The admission of being "half of me is still believin', the other half is angry and confused" paints a vivid picture of the internal conflict many believers face, a beautifully human and biblical honesty that finds parallels in figures like Mary at Lazarus's tomb (John 11:21) or even Jesus in Gethsemane (Matthew 26:39). Yet, this internal struggle culminates in a universal cry: "Oh, but all of me is desperate and longing to be held by You." This primal yearning for divine embrace transcends theological conundrums and emotional turmoil, locating ultimate peace in God's arms, much like the comfort found in Psalm 91:4, "He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge."
The bridge, "Get me outta my mind and into Your arms, where hope comes alive and fear falls apart," serves as a poignant distillation of the entire message. It’s a prayer to move beyond the mental gymnastics and emotional chaos of suffering into the secure embrace of God, where true transformation occurs. This transition from mental anguish to spiritual solace aligns with promises found in Philippians 4:6-7, which encourages presenting requests to God with thanksgiving, assuring that "the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." The song's repeated appeal, "I just need to know that You're here," isn't a statement of doubt about God's existence, but a desperate need for the felt, tangible reassurance of His presence in the midst of overwhelming circumstances. It’s the plea of a child who, lost in the dark, doesn't need to understand the mechanics of the universe, but simply to hear their parent's voice, to feel their hand. This mirrors Psalm 46:1, "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble," emphasizing His availability and nearness. Jason Gray’s artistry here is not in providing neat solutions, but in giving voice to the raw, honest human experience of faith that ultimately finds its anchor not in understanding, but in the unwavering, comforting presence of the Divine. It’s a powerful invitation to abandon the futility of searching for intellectual explanations for suffering and instead find profound rest in the arms of the Father who promises to never leave or forsake us (Deuteronomy 31:6), a presence that is the most profound answer of all, a comfort echoed in Isaiah 43:2, "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you."