Jonathan McReynolds - Movin' On Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1: Jonathan McReynolds
I'm closing chapters
I'm turning pages
Glory to glory
And from faith to favor
Refrain: Jonathan McReynolds
I'm moving on
I'm moving on
I'm moving on
Verse 2: Jonathan McReynolds
I'm getting older
So I'll keep it straight
It hurts to let go
But it hurts more to stay
Refrain: Jonathan McReynolds
I'm moving on
I'm moving on, hey
I'm moving on
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Chorus: Jonathan McReynolds
I know my rearview (Ooh, ooh)
Can't compare to what God will do with my life (Ooh, ooh)
I am forgetting what's behind me (Ooh, ooh)
I have finally decided (Ooh, ooh)
Refrain: Jonathan McReynolds
I'll be moving on
I'm moving on
I'm moving on
Verse 2: Mali Music & Jonathan McReynolds
My mother taught me
She taught me well
Forget your failures
And forgive yourself
Refrain: Jonathan McReynolds, Mali Music, Both
I'm moving on
I'm moving on
I'm moving on
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Chorus: Jonathan McReynolds & Mali Music
I know my rearview
Can't compare to what God will do with my life
And I am forgetting what's behind me
I have finally decided
I know my rearview
Can't compare to what God will do with my life (I know He'll do it in my life)
And now I'm forgetting what's behind me
I have finally decided
Refrain: Jonathan McReynolds & Mali Music
I'll be moving on (Moving)
I'm moving on (Yeah)
I'm moving on (Oh-oh-oh, hey hey hey)
I'm moving on (Know that I will be)
I'm moving on (Know that I will)
I'm moving on (Hey, forgetting what's behind me, focusing on what's inside me)
I'm moving on (Christ ahead, and I'm just in this party)
I'm moving on (Never would've loved this party)
I'm moving on (I pride myself on bringing light to Your parties)
I'm moving on (Holy Ghost, You rectify the mind)
I'm moving on (It's powder, I'm a dry land)
I'm moving on (Without Your power, I'm a nightmare)
I'm moving on (Nothing but trouble, saying bye man)
I'm moving on (Can't have too much on the diamond)
I'm moving on (My brother called me, I could cry man)
I'm moving on (Told me we're moving up in God's hands)
I'm moving on (Told me we moving up in God's hands)
I'm moving on (Told me we moving up in God's hands)
I'm moving on (Told me we moving up in God's hands)
Outro: Mali Music
Told me we moving up in God's hands
Video
Jonathan McReynolds & Mali Music - Movin' On (MUSIC VIDEO)
Meaning & Inspiration
Jonathan McReynolds’s powerful anthem, "Movin' On," released on his 2020 album "People," is a profound declaration of forward movement guided by faith. This song isn't merely a catchy tune; it's a spiritual and emotional journey, a testament to the transformative power of surrendering to God's plan. McReynolds masterfully crafts a narrative of leaving behind past burdens and embracing a divinely orchestrated future. The lyrics speak directly to the human experience of growth and change, acknowledging that transitions, while often painful, are essential for advancement. The core message resonates with the biblical principle found in Philippians 3:13-14, where Paul urges believers to forget what is behind and strain toward what is ahead, pressing on toward the prize of the heavenly calling.
The presence of Mali Music on the track deepens this message, particularly with the poignant reminder from his mother: "Forget your failures and forgive yourself." This echoes the sentiment of grace and self-compassion that is central to Christian living, aligning with the idea that through Christ, we are made new, and past mistakes do not define our future. The repeated refrain, "I'm moving on," is not a passive statement but an active resolve, a conscious decision to step into God's will. This active engagement with faith is further emphasized in the chorus, "I know my rearview can't compare to what God will do with my life." This powerful assertion draws from the overwhelming promises of God found throughout Scripture, such as Jeremiah 29:11, which assures us that God's plans for us are for hope and a future. The song encourages listeners to actively release the weight of yesterday, the regrets and past hurts, understanding that God’s vision for our lives far surpasses anything we can imagine from our limited perspective. The recurring imagery of moving forward, particularly in the extended outro with Mali Music, evokes a sense of collective spiritual ascent, a shared journey of growth in God's hands, mirroring the communal aspect of faith and the encouragement found in Hebrews 10:24-25, urging us to spur one another on toward love and good deeds. "Movin' On" serves as an inspiring call to action for anyone seeking to embrace their God-given potential, reminding them that the journey of faith is one of continuous progress and divine assurance.