Maverick City Music - My Life Is In Your Hands Lyrics
Lyrics
God's been good to you, can I get a witness? (Yeah)
You don't have to worry (You don't have to worry)
Don't you be afraid (And don't you be afraid)
Joy comes (Joy comes in the morning)
Troubles, they don't last always (Troubles, they don't last always)
For there is (For there's a friend in Jesus)
Who will wipe your tears (Who will wipe your tears away)
And if your heart (And if your heart is broken)
Just lift your hands and say (Just lift your hands and say)
Come on fellas, oh (Oh, I know that I can make it)
Hallelujah (I know that I can stand)
No matter what may come (No matter what may come my way)
My life (My life is in Your hands)
With Jesus, I can take it, come on (With Jesus, I can take it)
With Him, I know (With Him, I know I can stand)
No matter (No matter what may come my way)
Turn it around, turn it around (My life is in Your hands)
I know that I can make it (I know that I can make it)
I know that I can stand (I know that I can stand)
No matter (No matter what may come my way)
My life (My life is in Your hands)
With Jesus, I can take it (With Jesus, I can take it)
With Him, I know (With Him, I know I can stand)
No matter, people (No matter what may come my way)
(My life is in Your hands)
I know (I know that I can make it)
I know that I (I know that I can stand)
(No matter what may come my way)
(My life is in Your hands)
With Jesus, I can take it (With Jesus, I can take it)
Come on, with Him, I know (With Him I know I can stand)
No matter (No matter what may come my way)
(My life is in Your hands)
I know (I know that I can make it)
(I know that I can stand)
No matter (No matter what may come my way)
My life (My life is in Your hands)
With Jesus, I can take it (With Jesus, I can take it)
With Him, I can stand (With Him I know I can stand)
No matter (No matter what may come my way)
My life, come on (My life is in Your hands)
(My life is in Your hands)
(My life is in Your hands)
(My life is in Your hands)
My life is in Your hands
Because He lives
I can face tomorrow
Because Jesus lives
All fear is gone
Because I know, I know, I know
Who holds the future
And life is worth living
Just because He lives
He's alive, He's alive
He's got the whole world in His hands
He's got the whole world in His hands
He's got the whole wide world in His hands
He's got the whole world in His hands
He's got my whole world in His hands
He's got my whole world in capable His hands
He's got my whole world in His hands
He's got the whole world in His hands
Yes, Jesus loves me
Oh, yes, Jesus loves me
And yes, Jesus loves me
The Bible tells me so
Yes, Jesus (Loves me) Set the love on you
(Yes, Jesus loves me)
(Yes, Jesus loves me)
(The Bible tells me so)
Video
MAVERICK CITY MUSIC X KIRK FRANKLIN - My Life Is In Your Hands + Sweet, Sweet Spirit: Song Session
Meaning & Inspiration
The "My Life Is In Your Hands" song session, a powerful collaboration between Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin released in early 2023, is far more than a collection of melodies and harmonies; it is a profound testament to unwavering faith and the redemptive power found in surrendering our lives to a higher purpose. The song's genesis, rooted in the rich tradition of gospel music and its enduring message of hope, allows it to speak directly to the human experience of navigating life's inevitable storms. The core message of "My Life Is In Your Hands" centers on the profound peace and strength that arises from acknowledging our dependence on God, especially during times of distress. This concept is deeply interwoven with biblical teachings that encourage believers to cast their anxieties upon the Lord, recognizing His ultimate sovereignty and loving providence. The lyrics reflect a journey from acknowledging hardship – "You don't have to worry," "Don't you be afraid," "Joy comes in the morning" – to a place of confident assurance: "My life is in Your hands." This shift is not born of denial, but of a spiritual awakening that perceives a divine hand guiding and sustaining through all circumstances. The song resonates with the scriptural promise found in Philippians 4:6-7, which urges us not to be anxious about anything but to present our requests to God, who will guard our hearts and minds. Furthermore, the assertion that "My life is in Your hands" directly echoes the sentiment of Jesus' prayer in Luke 22:42, "Not my will, but yours be done," a profound act of submission to divine will, even in the face of immense suffering. The repetitive and declarative nature of the chorus, "My life is in Your hands," serves as a powerful mantra, reinforcing the central theme and offering a therapeutic balm to listeners grappling with uncertainty. This repeated affirmation functions as a spiritual anchor, reminding individuals that even when they feel overwhelmed or lost, their existence is held securely within the embrace of divine care, a concept powerfully articulated in Psalm 23, which speaks of the Lord as a shepherd guiding and protecting His flock. The inclusion of the refrain, "Because He lives, I can face tomorrow," and the subsequent declaration, "He's got the whole world in His hands," elevates the song from personal reliance to universal hope. This is a direct nod to the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the cornerstone of Christian faith, which assures believers of victory over death and the promise of eternal life, as detailed in 1 Corinthians 15. The assurance that "He's got the whole world in His hands" speaks to an all-encompassing divine authority, a truth echoed in Isaiah 46:10 which states God’s foreknowledge and plan for all things. The final verses, affirming "Yes, Jesus loves me," bring the song to a deeply personal and foundational conclusion, reminding listeners of the boundless and unwavering love of God, a love that underpins all His actions and promises, as declared in John 3:16. Ultimately, "My Life Is In Your Hands" is a deeply inspiring piece that encourages a posture of humble trust, robust hope, and profound peace, grounded in the unchanging character and unfailing love of God.