Kari Jobe - Be Still Lyrics
Lyrics
He is here for the broken and life to the one who is undone
He is peace to the wounded and hope for the helpless one
He is here, He is here
Be still my soul, be still
Be still my soul, be still
Wait patiently upon the Lord
Be still my soul, be still
When the waves rise against me and the wind tries to draw me away
I will stand on the mountain, safe in Your arms I will sing I will sing
Be still my soul, be still
Be still my soul, be still
Wait patiently upon the Lord
Be still my soul, be still
Be still I know He is God
He is here, He is here
Be still I know He is God
He is here, He is here
So be still my soul, be still
Be still my soul, be still
Wait patiently upon the Lord
Be still my soul, be still
Wait patiently upon the Lord
Be still my soul, be still
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Kari Jobe - Be Still My Soul (In You I Rest) [Lyrics]
Meaning & Inspiration
Kari Jobe’s 2010 self-titled album gifted listeners with "Be Still," a powerful anthem that resonates deeply with its message of divine presence and unwavering peace amidst life’s storms. The song emerges as a profound declaration of faith, offering solace and strength to those navigating hardship. Its core narrative is built upon the comforting assurance that God is present for the broken, the undone, the wounded, and the helpless, acting as a source of peace and hope. This refrain echoes the promise found in Psalm 34:18, "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit," and Isaiah 41:10, which assures, "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." The central command, "Be still my soul," is not a call for passive inaction, but rather an invitation to cultivate an inner stillness, a quiet confidence rooted in the knowledge of God’s sovereignty. This deliberate pause is crucial for discerning His presence and waiting patiently, as the psalm advises in Psalm 27:14: "Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord." The lyrics vividly depict moments of intense struggle, where "waves rise against me and the wind tries to draw me away," a powerful metaphor for the trials and temptations that seek to destabilize our faith. Yet, the unwavering response is to stand firm, "safe in Your arms," a testament to the security found in Christ, as Paul reminds us in Romans 8:38-39 that nothing can separate us from the love of God. The repeating affirmation, "I know He is God," solidifies the song's theological foundation, emphasizing the absolute power and faithfulness of the Almighty, a truth that underpins the entire Christian worldview and provides the bedrock for enduring hope. The concluding repetition of the command to be still and wait patiently serves as a gentle yet firm directive, urging listeners to anchor their souls in the unshakeable truth of God’s unchanging nature, even when circumstances are turbulent.