Josh Baldwin - Standing In Your Love Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1:
When darkness tries to roll over my bones
When sorrow comes to steal the joy I own
In brokenness and pain You are my hope
My firm foundation
My firm foundation
Chorus:
My fear doesn't stand a chance when I stand in Your love
My fear doesn't stand a chance when I stand in Your love
My fear doesn't stand a chance when I stand in Your love
Verse 2:
Shame no longer has a place to hide
I am not a captive to the lies
I'm not afraid to leave my past behind
I won't be shaken
I won't be shaken
Chorus:
My fear doesn't stand a chance when I stand in Your love
My fear doesn't stand a chance when I stand in Your love
My fear doesn't stand a chance when I stand in Your love
Bridge:
There's power that can break off every chain
There's power that can empty out a grave
There's power that can wash off every stain
There's power in Your name
(Repeat last line)
Chorus:
My fear doesn't stand a chance when I stand in Your love
My fear doesn't stand a chance when I stand in Your love
My fear doesn't stand a chance when I stand in Your love
Outro:
I am standing on the rock
I am standing in Your love
I am standing on the rock
My firm foundation
My firm foundation
Video
Stand In Your Love - Josh Baldwin | Heaven Come 2018
Meaning & Inspiration
Josh Baldwin's "Standing In Your Love," released in 2018 as part of the "Heaven Come" project, is a profound declaration of unwavering faith amidst life's trials. The song centers on the transformative power of divine love as an anchor against fear and despair. From the outset, Baldwin sets a scene of struggle, describing moments when "darkness tries to roll over my bones" and "sorrow comes to steal the joy I own." This visceral imagery speaks to the very real challenges individuals face, acknowledging the presence of brokenness and pain. Yet, in the face of these adversities, the core message emerges: God's love provides a "firm foundation." This echoes biblical truths found in passages like Psalm 18:2, which states, "The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge." The repetition of this foundational truth reinforces its importance and certainty for the believer.
The chorus, with its insistent refrain, "My fear doesn't stand a chance when I stand in Your love," serves as the song's central thesis. It’s a powerful affirmation of how God's perfect love casts out fear, a concept beautifully articulated in 1 John 4:18: "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears has not been made perfect in love." This isn't just a hopeful sentiment; it's presented as a spiritual reality that reshapes one's experience of life. Baldwin then moves into the second verse, addressing the debilitating effects of shame and lies. He boldly declares, "Shame no longer has a place to hide," and "I am not a captive to the lies." This liberation from internal struggles is directly linked to the secure position found in God's love, mirroring the freedom promised in Romans 8:1: "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." The courage to leave the past behind and the unshakeable resolve mentioned ("I won't be shaken") are direct fruits of this secure standing.
The bridge elevates the message with a potent exploration of the dynamic power inherent in God's name. Baldwin sings of a "power that can break off every chain," "empty out a grave," and "wash off every stain." These are profound theological statements that resonate with the transformative work of Christ. The imagery of breaking chains powerfully recalls liberation from sin and bondage, as seen in Isaiah 61:1: "The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners." Likewise, the idea of emptying a grave and washing stains points to the resurrection power and the atoning sacrifice of Jesus, as described in Revelation 1:5: "and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood." The repeated emphasis on the "power in Your name" is a direct acknowledgment of the authority and efficacy of Jesus' name, as promised in Philippians 2:9-10: "Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth." The song concludes by returning to the core metaphor of standing on the rock and standing in God's love, reinforcing the stability and security found in this unwavering divine affection. "Standing In Your Love" is an anthem of spiritual resilience, grounded in the unshakable truth of God's powerful and redemptive love.