Kathy Troccoli - You're Still God Lyrics
Lyrics
Jesus, I love You
And I believed all that You've said
I know Your promises, they are true
Beyond my questions
And times when I just don't understand
Help me remember, Lord
The answer's in Your hands
So I sit at Your feet and I listen
For Your ways are much higher than mine
Do what You want to do
I give my all to You
Whatever You ask of me
Lord, fill me with Your grace
Do what You've got to do
I surrender my life to You
I'm never without a prayer
You're the hope inside my heart
I know You're still God
Jesus, I need You
I have been wandering in the dark
Whenever I call Your name
There You are
You have been faithful
Even when I have turned away
I've seen Your mercy
Always light my way
So I'll sit at Your feet and I'll listen
For Your ways are much higher than mine
Do what You want to do
I give my all to You
Whatever You ask of me
Lord, fill me with Your grace
Do what You've got to do
I surrender my all to You
I'm never without a prayer
You're the hope inside my heart
I know You're still God
Every storm You lead me through
I will put my trust in You
Give me grace to carry on
Do what You want to do
I give my all to You
Whatever You ask of me
Lord, fill me with Your grace
Do what You want to do
I surrender my life to You
Whatever You ask of me
Lord, fill me with Your grace
Do what You've got to do
I surrender my life to You
I'm never without a prayer
You're the hope inside my heart
I know You're still God
You're the hope inside my heart
I know You're still God
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You're still God,Kathy Troccoli
Meaning & Inspiration
Kathy Troccoli’s "You're Still God," released on June 14, 1995, as part of her album *The Heart of Me*, stands as a powerful declaration of enduring faith and complete surrender. From its opening strains, the song establishes a deeply personal conversation with the Divine, inviting listeners into a space of vulnerable honesty and steadfast devotion. It articulates the human experience of doubt and misunderstanding, while simultaneously reaffirming the unwavering truth of God’s sovereignty.
The song’s narrative unfolds with an immediate confession of love for Jesus, coupled with an affirmation of belief in His promises, which are acknowledged as true "beyond my questions and times when I just don't understand." This sentiment beautifully echoes Proverbs 3:5-6, which urges us to "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." The lyric "Help me remember, Lord, the answer's in Your hands" serves as a profound prayer for perspective, grounding the believer in the understanding that ultimate wisdom and control rest with God, not human intellect or circumstance. It's a humble recognition that divine ways are "much higher than mine," a truth illuminated in Isaiah 55:8-9, where God declares, "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways." The posture of sitting at His feet and listening suggests a disciple's humility, reminiscent of Mary choosing to sit at Jesus' feet to learn, as recorded in Luke 10:39.
The recurring core message of the song centers on absolute surrender: "Do what You want to do, I give my all to You, whatever You ask of me, Lord, fill me with Your grace, I surrender my life to You." This is not a passive resignation but an active, willing presentation of one's entire being, aligning with the Apostle Paul’s exhortation in Romans 12:1-2 to "offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God." It's a commitment to live according to God's will, trusting that His plans are always for our good. The phrase "I'm never without a prayer" underscores a constant communion, while "You're the hope inside my heart, I know You're still God" becomes a powerful anchor. This hope, described in Romans 15:13 as flowing from the "God of hope," is a certainty rooted in the unchanging nature of God, who remains constant through all seasons, as affirmed in Hebrews 13:8, "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."
The second verse delves deeper into humanity’s inherent need for God, confessing times of "wandering in the dark." This candid admission resonates with the universal experience of feeling lost or directionless without divine guidance. Yet, the song quickly pivots to God's immediate and faithful presence: "Whenever I call Your name, there You are." This speaks to the unwavering accessibility of God, a comforting truth for those walking through metaphorical "valleys of the shadow of death" (Psalm 23:4), knowing He is always near. The lyrics celebrate God's faithfulness, even when the individual has "turned away," and acknowledges His mercy that "always light my way." This profound truth aligns with 2 Timothy 2:13, which declares, "If we are faithless, he remains faithful," and Lamentations 3:22-23, where we are reminded that God's "mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning." His mercy acts as a guiding light, much like His word serves as "a lamp for my feet and a light for my path" (Psalm 119:105).
The bridge section of "You're Still God" offers a triumphant declaration of trust amidst trials: "Every storm You lead me through, I will put my trust in You, Give me grace to carry on." This powerful statement affirms a proactive faith, not just in times of calm, but specifically *through* life's inevitable storms. It reflects the promise in Isaiah 43:2, "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you." The plea for grace to "carry on" directly points to the divine strength that sustains believers, echoing Paul’s revelation in 2 Corinthians 12:9 that God's "grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Ultimately, Kathy Troccoli's "You're Still God" is more than just a song; it's a profound theological reflection set to music, encouraging believers to rest in God’s unchanging character, surrender their lives completely to His will, and find enduring hope and strength in His unfailing presence, no matter the circumstances. It’s an invitation to lean into the certainty of God’s sovereignty when life's questions seem too big to answer, fostering a spirit of steadfast trust and peace.