Justin Rizzo - Found Faithful Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
I want to run the race
I want to keep the faith
Help me win the prize
Of the knowledge of You
Chorus
I want to be found faithful
I want to be found steady
I want to be found faithful
Until the end
Verse 2
Don't want to be ashamed
The day I see Your face
Keep my footsteps firm
Hold me in Your grace
Second Chorus
I want to live before Your eyes
I want to stay before Your gaze
Just keep me steady here
Video
Justin Rizzo - Tree/Found Faithful (LIVE at Onething)
Meaning & Inspiration
Justin Rizzo's 2006 release, *EP*, features the deeply reflective track "Found Faithful," a song that zeroes in on the core desire of a believer to remain steadfast in their walk of faith. The narrative of "Found Faithful" isn't about grand pronouncements or outward displays of spiritual prowess; rather, it's an intimate plea for internal integrity and enduring commitment. Rizzo articulates a profound aspiration: to not merely participate in the spiritual journey but to "run the race" with a singular focus, keeping the faith not just for a season, but until the very end. This echoes the apostle Paul's sentiment in 1 Corinthians 9:24-25, where he likens the Christian life to an athletic competition, emphasizing discipline and striving for an incorruptible crown. The earnest request to be "found faithful" and "steady" until the conclusion of life's earthly span speaks to a humble awareness of human frailty and a reliance on divine strength.
The yearning to avoid shame on the day of Christ's return, as expressed in the second verse, is a powerful motivator for seeking spiritual endurance. This is not a fear born of legalism, but a desire to stand unashamed before the One who has invested so much. It calls to mind Hebrews 12:2, which speaks of Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who endured the cross despite its shame. Rizzo's plea to keep his "footsteps firm" and to be held in God's grace is a direct supplication for divine assistance in maintaining a consistent and upright path. The second chorus expands on this theme, expressing a desire to live with constant awareness of God's presence and attention, a perpetual state of being "before His eyes" and "before His gaze." This reflects the biblical imperative found in Psalm 139:1-4, where David acknowledges God's intimate knowledge of his every thought and action, and the Psalmist's overall inclination to walk in truth before the Lord. Ultimately, "Found Faithful" is a prayer set to music, a profound declaration of commitment rooted in the understanding that true victory lies not in the absence of trials, but in unwavering devotion through them, a steadfastness that can only be sustained by God’s enduring grace.