Kim Hill - Faithful Lyrics
Lyrics
Don't it feel like a Sunday morning
Resting here in You
Don't know why, I'm always doing
What I don't mean to
Well, show me and tell me
How the heart can change
And how it can remain true
Faithful
I want my heart to always be
Faithful to You
This love, this love I'll always need
Don't it feel like a peaceful evening
Knowing You'll be near
In spite of times when I'm unbelieving
And times I do not hear
But show me and tell me
How to be renewed
And how to be like You are
Faithful
I want my heart to always be
Faithful to You
This love, this love I'll always need
Ah-ah-ah...
I want to know You're moving closer to me
By knowing I am moving closer to You
(Faithful)
I want to know You're moving closer to me
By knowing I am moving closer to You
(Faithful)
Faithful
I want my heart to always be
Faithful to You
This love, this love, this love is
Faithful, faithful
Always faithful
This love, this love I'll always need
I'll always need
Don't it feel like a Sunday morning
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Faithful
Meaning & Inspiration
Kim Hill's "Faithful," released on January 19, 1995, as part of her album *Testimony*, emerges as a profound spiritual reflection, a candid and earnest prayer for divine constancy in the face of human inconsistency. The song is not merely a collection of verses; it is a raw, honest dialogue between a searching soul and its Creator, articulating the universal Christian longing to live a life wholly devoted to God despite the undeniable struggles of the flesh. It provides a deeply personal glimpse into the heart of someone yearning for a steadfast walk with the divine, a walk characterized not by perfect adherence, but by a continuous return to the source of all faithfulness.
The narrative woven through "Faithful" begins with an evocative imagery of peace, likening the presence of God to "a Sunday morning" of rest. This initial sense of serenity, however, quickly gives way to a confession of inherent human frailty, an acknowledgement of doing "what I don't mean to." This resonates deeply with the apostle Paul's candid struggle in Romans 7:19, where he laments, "For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing." The song's opening lines capture this timeless spiritual dilemma: the desire for good warring with the pull of temptation or simply a lapse in spiritual attentiveness. From this honest admission springs a heartfelt plea: "Show me and tell me how the heart can change, and how it can remain true." This is a request not for self-effort, but for divine instruction and transformation, recognizing that true change originates with God, as promised in Ezekiel 36:26, "I will give you a new heart and put a new new spirit in you; I will remove from your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh." The cry to "remain true" underscores the recognition that faithfulness is not a one-time decision but an ongoing commitment requiring supernatural sustenance.
The central declaration of the song, "Faithful, I want my heart to always be Faithful to You," becomes a poignant anthem for the believer's journey. It’s a prayer that seeks to align the human heart with the very nature of God, who is Himself "faithful" (Deuteronomy 7:9, 1 Corinthians 1:9). This desire isn't born of pride, but from a profound understanding that "this love, this love I'll always need," highlighting an indispensable reliance on God's sustaining grace. The song then broadens its imagery, portraying God's nearness as a "peaceful evening," a comforting assurance that persists even through moments of doubt and spiritual deafness. The lines acknowledging "times when I'm unbelieving, and times I do not hear" bravely confront the reality of spiritual dryness, echoing the father's cry in Mark 9:24, "I believe; help my unbelief!" Yet, even in these moments of wavering, the profound peace of God's unchanging presence remains the bedrock of hope, a truth proclaimed throughout Scripture, such as in Hebrews 13:5, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." The subsequent plea, "show me and tell me how to be renewed and how to be like You are," further emphasizes the yearning for ongoing sanctification and Christ-likeness, reflecting the transformative call in Romans 12:2 to "be transformed by the renewing of your mind."
The song culminates in a powerful bridge that beautifully encapsulates the reciprocal nature of the spiritual walk: "I want to know You're moving closer to me by knowing I am moving closer to You." This lyrical insight perfectly mirrors the divine invitation in James 4:8, "Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you." It underscores that our experience of God's closeness is often intertwined with our intentional pursuit of Him. This is not a transactional exchange, but a profound spiritual dynamic where human endeavor to seek God is met with an undeniable revelation of His presence. "Faithful" is ultimately a deeply encouraging message for anyone navigating the complexities of faith, acknowledging the struggle while steadfastly pointing to the unwavering character of God and the transformative power of His grace. It's a timeless reminder that while our human hearts may falter, the pursuit of faithfulness to a truly faithful God is a journey worth every step, sustained by His enduring love which we will always need.