Lyrics
Verse 1
I’d be lying if I said that I’m okay
Cause right now, I’m lost
And lost count of the broken prayers I’ve prayed
Pre-Chorus
And it’s true that some days
It’d be easier to doubt
But Your word has never let me down
Chorus
So I believe You
When You say You’re fighting for me
I believe You
When You tell me that my story
Isn’t over just yet
I will rise up again
You promised me that I will make it through
And I believe You
Verse 2
I’ll trust you’re working even when my eyes can’t see
I won’t fear the future cause I know Your plans are good for me
Pre-Chorus
And it’s true that some days
It’d be easier to doubt
But Your word has never let me down
Chorus
So I believe You
When You say You’re fighting for me
I believe You
When You tell me that my story
Isn’t over just yet
I will rise up again
You promised me that I will make it through
And I believe You
Bridge
Your love is the reason I hope
Your arms have never let me go
No fear when you know what I know
Oh Jesus
That’s why
Chorus
So I believe You
When You say You’re fighting for me
I believe You
When You tell me that my story
Isn’t over just yet
I will rise up again
You promised me that I will make it through
And I believe You
Outro
I believe you
I believe you
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“I Believe You” by Megan Woods begins with an honest admission: “I’d be lying if I said that I’m okay.” The singer is lost, has lost count of broken prayers, and says that some days it would be easier to doubt. Even so, the lyric turns on the line “Your word has never let me down,” which leads into a repeated decision to believe what God has said.
The chorus lists those promises: God is fighting for the singer, the story is not over yet, and the singer will rise again and make it through. The second verse adds trust that God is working even when eyes cannot see, and that His plans are good. The bridge gives the reason, “Your love is the reason I hope. Your arms have never let me go.”
These ideas are close to Exodus 14:14 on the Lord fighting for His people, Jeremiah 29:11 on plans for good, and 2 Corinthians 5:7 on walking by faith. The song gives words to belief that holds on while doubt is still present.
Related Scripture
- Exodus 14:14 The Lord will fight for you
- Jeremiah 29:11 God’s plans for good and a hope
- 2 Corinthians 5:7 Walking by faith, not by sight