Lyrics
When the waters rise
When the rain won't stop
When the wind is almost louder than Your voice
Though I may not see
You are here with me
My hope is unaffected by the storm
All praise be to You God
The anchor for my soul
All praise be to You God
You never let me go
I will not fear
I will not fear
When the waves are high
When the sky is grey
When my eyes can't find the safety of the shore
You are all around
I can feel it now
Jesus, You turn oceans into solid ground
I know the storm will break
I know the dark will fade
Everything will change
So I'm not afraid
I'm not afraid
I will not fear
I will not fear
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Meaning & Inspiration
“I Will Not Fear” places faith in the middle of a storm rather than after danger has passed. Rising water, relentless rain, strong wind, and a hidden shore describe circumstances that obscure safety. Against those images, the song confesses that God remains present and that hope can stay anchored. Its repeated refusal to fear grows from trust in Jesus, not from confidence in changing weather.
The anchor image gives the song a steady biblical center. Hebrews 6:19 describes hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. Psalm 46:1-3 similarly speaks of God as present help even when waters roar and the earth gives way. The picture of Jesus overcoming the sea also recalls Mark 4:39-40, where he stills a storm and questions the disciples’ fear. As darkness fades and the storm breaks, the closing repetition expresses settled confidence that God’s presence is stronger than threatening circumstances.
Related Scripture
- Hebrews 6:19 Christian hope is described as a firm and secure anchor for the soul.
- Psalm 46:1-3 God is present help even when waters roar and the earth gives way.
- Mark 4:39-40 Jesus calms the storm and addresses his disciples’ fear.