Jonathan David & Melissa Helser - Find Me Lyrics
Lyrics
I fall down upon the ground
Press my face against the earth
Till my heart it rises over my head
As the wheat it bows down low
When the autumn wind blows
I kneel before the One I love
Find me grateful
Find me thankful
Find me on my knees
Find me dreaming
Find me singing
Find me lost in Your grace
Like the dust that You first held
In a garden where You knelt
Pull me up against Your face again
Till the breath of Your hope
Fill the depths of my soul
Till all I know is I’ve been found by love
Video
Jonathan and Melissa Helser - Find Me (Official Lyric Video) | Beautiful Surrender
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on September 30, 2016, as a powerful track from their album *Beautiful Surrender*, Jonathan David & Melissa Helser’s "Find Me" is a deeply moving invitation to authentic humility and wholehearted devotion. This song is not merely a composition; it's a prayer set to music, a raw expression of the human soul yearning for profound connection with its Creator. It speaks to the universal experience of seeking solace and meaning beyond the temporal, guiding the soul towards a posture of complete surrender and dependence on divine grace. The song’s essence lies in its candid plea for God to encounter the believer in states of absolute vulnerability and worship, creating a spiritual landscape where true intimacy can flourish.
The narrative of "Find Me" begins with a striking image of profound humility: "I fall down upon the ground, Press my face against the earth." This vivid scene immediately calls to mind biblical figures who prostrated themselves in prayer and reverence, such as Jesus in Gethsemane (Luke 22:41) or Abraham bowing before the Lord (Genesis 17:3). It signifies a complete casting aside of self-importance and an acknowledgment of God's supreme sovereignty. The line "Till my heart it rises over my head" beautifully captures the paradox of humility leading to exaltation – not self-exaltation, but a spiritual awakening where the deepest affections and devotion transcend rational thought. This resonates with the promise in James 4:10, "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up." The comparison to wheat bowing in the autumn wind further emphasizes a natural, necessary submission, a recognition of being part of a larger, divinely ordered existence, culminating in the declaration, "I kneel before the One I love," a clear echo of worship and adoration for the God who is worthy of all honor (Philippians 2:9-11).
The chorus serves as the heart of the song's petition, a series of active desires for how one wishes to be found by God: "Find me grateful, Find me thankful, Find me on my knees." These aren't passive hopes but intentional declarations of a desired spiritual state. To be found grateful and thankful is to live with an awareness of God's abundant goodness, a principle frequently encouraged in Scripture, as in Colossians 3:17, which urges us to do everything "giving thanks to God the Father through him." Being found "on my knees" directly links to prayer, intercession, and a posture of humility, demonstrating a reliance on God rather than self. The song continues with "Find me dreaming, Find me singing, Find me lost in Your grace." "Dreaming" here can be understood as embracing God-given visions and hopes for the future, aligned with the prophetic promise of Joel 2:28 that God's Spirit would inspire dreams and visions. "Singing" is the timeless expression of worship and joy, a command found throughout the Psalms (e.g., Psalm 96:1). Most profoundly, "lost in Your grace" speaks to a complete immersion in God's unmerited favor, where one’s identity and purpose are entirely consumed by divine love and mercy, a concept central to the New Testament's understanding of salvation (Ephesians 2:8-9).
The second verse returns to a deeply personal and creation-centered image: "Like the dust that You first held, In a garden where You knelt." This immediately transports us back to Genesis 2:7, where God formed humanity from the dust of the ground and breathed life into it. It’s a powerful reminder of our origins, our fragility, and God’s intimate involvement in our very being. The plea "Pull me up against Your face again" yearns for the closeness and personal touch of the Creator, echoing the longing for renewed intimacy and the restoration of fellowship broken by sin. This desire culminates in the longing "Till the breath of Your hope fill the depths of my soul," drawing a direct parallel to the life-giving breath God first imparted. It signifies a desire for spiritual revitalization, for God’s Spirit to infuse every part of one's being with renewed purpose and life, much like Ezekiel's vision of dry bones coming to life (Ezekiel 37:1-14). The ultimate aspiration of the song is beautifully articulated in the final line, "Till all I know is I’ve been found by love." This isn't just a desire to find God; it’s a profound realization of being pursued and embraced by His unconditional, eternal love, a truth echoed throughout Scripture (1 John 4:7-8). This song masterfully weaves together themes of surrender, gratitude, worship, and the deep, abiding love of God, serving as a powerful anthem for anyone seeking a more profound, humble, and grace-filled walk with their Creator.