Jesus Culture - You Are Faithful Lyrics
Lyrics
My heart aches for You my God
My soul waits for You my God
I've come far to find you here
In this place will I draw near
Your Spirit soars me
To the highest height
From where I'll not look back
I will keep trusting You
For I know You are faithful my God
For I know You are faithful my God
For I know You are faithful my God
For I know You are faithful my God
From the land of the barren
We will cry out for rain
Fill our hearts O God
I will keep trusting You
Your Spirit inside of me holds me close
Your wonderful presence I let go
I cleanse my hands to burn my heart
I cry out for love You set me apart
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"You Are Faithful" Kim Walker Jesus Culture
Meaning & Inspiration
"You Are Faithful" by Jesus Culture, released on January 1, 2009, as part of their album *Consumed*, stands as a profound declaration of unwavering trust in God's character. This song delves into the deep human experience of spiritual yearning and the subsequent discovery of divine constancy, painting a vivid picture of a soul moving from seeking to absolute surrender. It explores a journey that begins with a visceral longing for God's presence, transitions through a transformative encounter with His Spirit, and culminates in a steadfast affirmation of His enduring faithfulness, all while embracing a call to communal revival and personal consecration.
The opening lines immediately establish a profound spiritual hunger, articulating a soul's ache for God and a patient wait for His arrival. This mirrors the intense spiritual thirst found in Psalm 42:1-2, "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God." It speaks to an intentional pursuit, a conscious effort to draw near to the divine, echoing the invitation in James 4:8, "Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you." The song then shifts to an ascent, where the Spirit of God elevates the individual to a new perspective, a "highest height." From this elevated place, there’s a resolute commitment to "not look back," signifying a breaking with past distractions and a singular focus on the path ahead, akin to Paul's determination in Philippians 3:13-14, "Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal." This moment of spiritual uplift solidifies the resolve to keep trusting, anchoring the experience in steadfast reliance.
The song's foundational truth, repeated with conviction, is "For I know You are faithful my God." This declaration is the heartbeat of the piece, an unwavering testament to God's unchanging nature. Biblical scripture consistently affirms this attribute; Lamentations 3:22-23 beautifully states, "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." Similarly, 1 Corinthians 1:9 assures believers, "God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord." This repetition in the song serves not merely as a lyrical device but as a potent act of worship, reinforcing a truth that underpins all hope and endurance.
Moving beyond individual experience, the song then broadens to a collective plea, "From the land of the barren, We will cry out for rain." This powerful imagery evokes a community experiencing spiritual drought, yearning for an outpouring of divine refreshing. It’s a call for revival, a corporate supplication for God to "Fill our hearts," echoing prophetic promises of spiritual rain and restoration found in Joel 2:23-24, where God promises "showers for you, both autumn and spring rains, as before." This collective cry underscores the belief that even in dry seasons, trust in God's provision remains steadfast.
The final section plunges into an intimate surrender and cleansing. The assurance that "Your Spirit inside of me holds me close" speaks to the personal and comforting indwelling of the Holy Spirit. The line "Your wonderful presence I let go" suggests a relinquishing of personal control, an unreserved release into the divine presence and will. The profound image of cleansing "hands to burn my heart" speaks to a radical act of purification. While clean hands signify outward righteousness (Psalm 24:3-4), a "burned heart" implies an intense, consuming fire of devotion, purging all impurities and worldly affections to achieve a pure, passionate love for God. This deep cleansing precedes the final declaration, "I cry out for love You set me apart," acknowledging that this journey of seeking, trusting, and surrendering is ultimately a response to God's prior act of calling and election, reflecting verses like 1 Peter 2:9, "But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession." "You Are Faithful" thus functions as a powerful anthem of devoted worship, calling individuals and communities to a deeper, more resolute trust in the God who constantly proves Himself faithful.