LifePoint Worship - Power Lyrics
Lyrics
Intro
Verse 1
Our God is with us
By his blood he made a way
Our God is for us
And he is breaking every chain
Here in the mystery
We are covered in his grace
Our God is with us
Chorus
There's power in your name, your name alone
You overcame the grave with perfect love
No weapon formed against can will conquer us
There's power in your name, your name alone
TURN
Verse 2
Our God is with us
All our hope is in his strength
He's fighting for us
We are fearless in his name
Here in the victory, every fear is cast away
Our God is with us
Chorus
Chorus
Instrumental
Bridge 1 & 2
Every mountain moves
When you tell it to
Every storm will cease
In your perfect peace
Every fortress falls
When your name is called
There is power, power in your name
Bridge 3
Every mountain moves
When you tell it to
Every storm will cease
In your perfect peace
Every fortress falls
When your name is called
There is power, power in your name
Chorus
Bridge
Outro
Video
Lifepoint Worship "Power"
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on November 10, 2017, as part of their album *Mountain / Valley*, LifePoint Worship’s "Power" stands as a vibrant declaration of divine strength and unwavering presence. From its initial notes, the song sets a tone of confident faith, inviting the worshiper into a profound realization of God’s active role in their lives. The core message revolves around the absolute sovereignty and limitless power inherent in the name of Jesus, serving as both an anthem of praise and a sturdy anchor for weary souls.
The lyrical journey begins with a foundational truth: "Our God is with us." This echoes the promise of Emmanuel, God with us, as first spoken in Isaiah 7:14 and later fulfilled in Matthew 1:23. It’s a comforting assurance that transcends circumstances. The song swiftly reminds us that "by his blood he made a way," a direct reference to the new covenant established through Christ’s sacrifice, offering redemption and access to God (Hebrews 9:12, Romans 5:9). This pathway isn't just theoretical; it's active. The declaration "Our God is for us and he is breaking every chain" resonates with Romans 8:31, assuring us of God’s unyielding support, while the breaking of chains speaks to the liberation from sin, fear, and spiritual bondage that Christ provides (Galatians 5:1). Even "in the mystery" of life's unanswered questions, the grace of God covers us, a truth beautifully articulated in Ephesians 2:8-9.
The chorus then explodes with the central proclamation: "There's power in your name, your name alone." This is not a mere theological statement but a profound truth that underpins Christian faith, as Philippians 2:9-11 declares that God has exalted Jesus and given Him the name above every name. The subsequent line, "You overcame the grave with perfect love," anchors this power in the historical event of Christ's resurrection, the ultimate victory over death and despair (1 Corinthians 15:54-57). This victorious love assures us that "no weapon formed against can will conquer us," a direct echo of Isaiah 54:17, providing a shield of divine protection against all adversary. The repetition of "power in your name, your name alone" reinforces the singularity and sufficiency of Christ’s authority.
Verse two builds upon this foundation, reiterating God's presence and expanding on the believer's response. "All our hope is in his strength" redirects our reliance from personal capacity to divine might, much like Psalm 46:1 states God is our refuge and strength. Knowing "He's fighting for us" cultivates a profound fearlessness, as seen in Exodus 14:14, where God promises to fight on behalf of His people. This active divine intervention leads to a state "in the victory, every fear is cast away," aligning with 1 John 4:18 which explains that perfect love casts out fear, and 2 Timothy 1:7, reminding us that God has not given us a spirit of fear.
The bridge serves as a powerful expansion of the chorus's declaration of power, illustrating its reach into every aspect of life's challenges. "Every mountain moves when you tell it to" directly references the faith that can move mountains (Matthew 17:20, Mark 11:23), symbolizing how immense obstacles yield to God's command. Similarly, "Every storm will cease in your perfect peace" draws a parallel to Christ calming the literal storm (Mark 4:39), extending this promise of peace over the turbulent storms of life. "Every fortress falls when your name is called" speaks to spiritual strongholds and seemingly impenetrable difficulties crumbling before divine authority, much like the walls of Jericho fell at God's command (Joshua 6:20) and referencing the demolition of spiritual strongholds mentioned in 2 Corinthians 10:4. This segment deeply connects to the album title *Mountain / Valley*, asserting that God's power is supreme whether one is facing an insurmountable peak or navigating a challenging low. The repeated assertion, "There is power, power in your name," solidifies the song's central message, urging believers to remember where true strength resides.
"Power" is a compelling and deeply scriptural song that doesn't just sing *about* God’s power but *declares* it as an active, present reality for every believer. It’s a worship experience designed to uplift, strengthen, and reorient focus from human limitations to divine capabilities. By thoughtfully weaving timeless biblical truths into its fabric, LifePoint Worship delivers an encouraging anthem that calls for unwavering trust in the name of Jesus, a name that conquers all, breaks all chains, and silences all fear, equipping those who sing it to face any challenge with courageous faith.