Jesus Culture - Raise Your Expectations Lyrics
Lyrics
It's okay to raise your expectations
You were right to raise your expectations of God
You were right to raise your expectations of God
We honor You with our expectations of what You can do
We honor You with our expectations of what You can do
You were right to raise your expectations in this place
You were right to raise your expectations in this place
God, let our faith arise
God, let our faith arise
God, let our faith arise
We wanna honor You with our expectations of what You can do
Let our faith arise
Let our faith arise
Raise your expectations
Raise your expectations
Raise your expectations of what He can do
We're gonna raise our expectations
Raise our expectations
We're gonna raise our expectations of what You can do, Lord
We're gonna raise our expectations
Raise our expectations
We're gonna raise our expectations of what You can do
Only You can do
We're gonna raise our expectations
Raise our expectations
Gonna raise our expectations of what You can do
Only You can do
We're gonna raise our expectations
Gonna raise our expectations
We're gonna raise our expectations of what You can do
Only You can do
We're gonna raise our expectations
Raise our expectations
Gonna raise our expectations of what You can do
Only You can do
We're gonna raise our expectations
We're gonna raise our expectations
Raise our expectations of what You can do
Only You can do
Jesus, let our faith arise in this place, in this room
Let our faith arise in this room today
Let our faith arise
Video
Jesus Culture - Raise Your Expectations (feat. Kristene DiMarco) (Official Live Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
"Raise Your Expectations," from Jesus Culture's latest release, *Sounds From The House (Vol. 1)*, is a powerful anthem that directly challenges believers to re-evaluate their perspective on what God is capable of doing. The core message of this song is a call to audacious faith, asserting that it is not only permissible but righteous to hold high expectations of the Almighty. It's an invitation to move beyond timid suppositions and embrace a profound trust in God’s boundless power and love. The lyrics repeatedly emphasize that our elevated expectations are an act of honor, a way of acknowledging and celebrating His immense capabilities. This resonates deeply with biblical narratives where faith is often depicted as directly proportional to the magnitude of God’s actions. Think of Abraham, whose unwavering belief in God’s promise of a son in his old age (Genesis 15:6) led to him being declared righteous. Similarly, the woman with the issue of blood, who believed that just touching Jesus’ garment would heal her (Mark 5:28), experienced an immediate miracle due to her faith. The song's plea, "God, let our faith arise," is a prayer for spiritual awakening, a desire to see the Church stir from complacency and step into a more active, expectant relationship with the divine. This echoes the cry of the disciples in Mark 9:24, "I do believe; help me in my unbelief!" recognizing that even for those who have faith, there’s a perpetual need for God’s grace to strengthen it. The repeated declaration that "Only You can do" underscores the unique and supreme power of God, steering clear of any self-reliance and pointing solely to His divine intervention. This aligns with passages like Jeremiah 32:17, which proclaims, "Ah, Sovereign LORD, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you." The song’s insistent, almost marching rhythm of the repeated phrases, "Raise your expectations," creates a powerful, galvanizing effect, encouraging a collective resolve to believe God for the impossible. It’s a musical embodiment of the principle found in Hebrews 11:6: "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." "Raise Your Expectations" is more than just a song; it’s a theological declaration set to music, a resounding call to align our hearts and minds with the vastness of God’s character and His willingness to work wonders among His people.