I don't want to be afraid
Every time I face the waves
I don't want to be afraid, I don't want to be afraid
I don't want to fear the storm
Just because I hear the roar
I don't want to fear the storm, I don't want to fear the storm
Peace be still
Say the word and I will
Set my feet upon the sea, till I'm dancing in the deep
Peace be still
You are here so it is well
Even when my eyes can't see, I will trust the voice that speaks
I'm not gonna be afraid
'Cause these waves are only waves
I'm not gonna be afraid, I'm not gonna be afraid
I'm not gonna fear the storm
You are greater than it's roar
I'm not gonna fear the storm
I'm not gonna fear at all
Peace be still
Say the word and I will
Set my feet upon the sea, till I'm dancing in the deep
Peace be still
You are here so it is well
Even when my eyes can't see, I will trust the voice that speaks
Peace, peace
Over me
Let faith, rise up
Oh heart, believe
Let faith rise up in me
Let faith, rise up
Oh heart, believe
Let faith rise up in me
Let faith, rise up
Oh heart, believe
Let faith rise up in me
Let faith, rise up
Oh heart, believe
Let faith rise up in me
Peace be still
Say the word and I will
Set my feet upon the sea, till I'm dancing in the deep
Peace be still
You are here so it is well
Even when my eyes can't see, I will trust the voice that speaks
Peace, peace
Over me
Peace, peace
Over me
We don't have to fear, we don't have to worry
'Cause He is good, all the time
We don't have to fear, we don't have to worry
'Cause He is good, all the time
Peace Be Still (feat. Lauren Daigle) // The Belonging Co // All The Earth
Peace Be Still Song Meaning, Biblical Reference and Inspiration
"Peace Be Still" is a song performed by The Belonging Co featuring Lauren Daigle, released as part of their album "All The Earth" on September 11, 2017. The song is known for its powerful message of faith and trust in the face of fear and difficulty. The lyrics convey a strong desire to overcome the natural inclination to be afraid when confronted by life's challenges, metaphorically represented as "waves" and a "storm." It expresses a commitment to not let fear dictate a response, even when surrounded by overwhelming circumstances.
The core message of the song centers on finding peace by placing trust in a divine presence. The phrase "Peace be still" serves as both a plea and an affirmation of faith, echoing a command for calm amidst turmoil. The lyrics express a willingness to step out in faith ("Set my feet upon the sea") despite uncertainty, trusting in a higher power's presence and word ("You are here so it is well," "I will trust the voice that speaks"). This theme of overcoming fear through faith is reinforced by the declaration that the challenges are "only waves" and that the divine presence is "greater than it's roar."
The song draws upon biblical narratives and concepts. The central phrase "Peace be still" directly references the account in Mark 4:35-41 where Jesus calms a storm on the Sea of Galilee with these words. The idea of setting feet upon the sea and dancing in the deep connects with the story of Peter walking on water towards Jesus in Matthew 14:22-33, demonstrating faith in the midst of a stormy sea. The overarching theme of trusting despite not seeing aligns with biblical principles of faith, such as described in Hebrews 11:1, which defines faith as confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. The repeated call for "faith rise up" further emphasizes the song's message of actively choosing faith over fear.
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