Matthew West - Grace Wins Lyrics
Lyrics
In my weakest moment I see you
Shaking your head in disgrace
I can read the disappointment
Written all over your face
Here comes those whispers in my ear
Saying who do you think you are
Looks like you're on your own from here
Cause grace could never reach that far
But, in the shadow of that shame
Beat down by all the blame
I hear you call my name saying it's not over
And my heart starts to beat
So loud now, drowning out the doubt
I'm down but I'm not out
There's a war between guilt and grace
And they're fighting for a sacred space
But I'm living proof
Grace wins every time
No more lying down in death's defeat
Now I'm rising up in victory
Singing hallelujah
Grace wins every time
Words can't describe the way it feels
When mercy floods a thirsty soul
A broken side begins to heal
And grace returns what guilt has stole
And, in the shadow of that shame
Beat down by all the blame
I hear you call my name sayin it's not over
And my heart starts to beat
So loud now, drowning out the doubt
I'm down but I'm not out
There's a war between guilt and grace
And they're fighting for a sacred space
But I'm living proof
Grace wins every time
No more lying down in death's defeat
Now I'm rising up in victory
Singing hallelujah
Grace wins every time
For the prodigal son, grace wins
For the woman at the well, grace wins
For the blind man and the beggar, grace wins
For always and forever, grace wins
For the lost out on the street, grace wins
For the worst part of you and me, grace wins
For the thief on the cross, grace wins
For a world that is lost
There's a war between guilt and grace
And they're fighting for a sacred space
But I'm living proof
Grace wins every time
Yeah!
No more lying down in death's defeat
Now I'm rising up in victory
Singing hallelujah
Grace wins every time
Every time
Yeah, I'm living proof grace wins every time
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Matthew West - Grace Wins
Meaning & Inspiration
Matthew West's "Grace Wins," featured on his 2019 "Hello, My Name Is (Greatest Hits)" compilation, is a powerful anthem that dives deep into the struggle between our own failings and God's unwavering, redemptive love. The song confronts the internal battle we all face when we stumble, when disappointment, shame, and self-condemnation whisper doubts about our worthiness. It paints a vivid picture of that moment of weakness, where the accuser attempts to convince us that we are beyond repair, that our missteps are too great for mercy to ever reach. This echoes the temptation to believe the lies that isolate us, much like Satan’s temptation of Eve, suggesting a distance from the divine that is ultimately untrue.
However, the core message of "Grace Wins" is its resolute declaration of hope and victory. West masterfully portrays the transformative power of hearing God's voice amidst the noise of guilt. When we are beat down by blame, the song reminds us that a divine call of "it's not over" can ignite a defiant beat of the heart, drowning out the insidious doubts. This is the essence of God's persistent grace, a grace that declares us not defeated, but more than conquerors. It's a direct parallel to God's promise in Romans 8:37, "No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us." The song's repeated refrain, "Grace wins every time," serves as a triumphant affirmation of this truth, a testament to the ongoing work of redemption in the lives of believers.
West expertly employs scriptural references, both explicit and implicit, to underscore his message. The song’s depiction of God's mercy flooding a thirsty soul and healing a broken side directly evokes the imagery of Jesus as the living water and the healer, as seen in John 4:14 and Isaiah 53:5. The profound impact of this mercy, returning what guilt has stolen, speaks to the restoration that Christ offers, freeing us from the bondage of sin. The latter half of the song becomes a powerful litany of biblical figures who experienced this victorious grace: the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32), the woman at the well (John 4:4-42), the blind man and the beggar (Mark 10:46-52, Luke 18:35-43), and the thief on the cross (Luke 23:39-43). These examples are not mere anecdotes but profound illustrations of how God’s grace transcends circumstance, social standing, and even one’s past actions, offering salvation to all who turn to Him. The inclusion of "the worst part of you and me" and "a world that is lost" broadens this promise to encompass every human being, reinforcing the universal reach of God's redemptive plan. Ultimately, "Grace Wins" is more than just a song; it's a declaration of faith, a profound meditation on the relentless pursuit of God’s love and the ultimate triumph of His grace over all the darkness we might encounter.