Melissa Helser - Catch The Wind Lyrics
Lyrics
I am strong and full of life
I am steadfast, no compromise
I lift my sails to the sky
I'm gonna catch the wind
I'm gonna catch the wind
I am bold, no fear inside
Spread my wings, open my life
Like an eagle whose home is the sky
I'm gonna catch the wind
I'm gonna catch the wind
Your faithfulness will never let me down
I'm confident I'll see Your goodness now
I know You my heart, I'm singing out
There's nothing that can stop Your goodness now
I am bold, no fear inside
Spread my wings, open my life
Like an eagle whose home is the sky
I'm gonna catch the wind
I'm gonna catch the wind
Your faithfulness will never let me down
I'm confident I'll see Your goodness now
I know You my heart, I'm singing out
There's nothing that can stop Your goodness now
Like standing the edge of a mountainside
I can feel the wind stirring, lifting me up high
I was born into freedom, I was made to fly
I am strong and full of life
I am steadfast, no compromise
I lift my sails to the sky
I'm gonna catch the wind
Your faithfulness will never let me down
I'm confident I'll see Your goodness now
I know You my heart, I'm singing out
There's nothing that can stop Your goodness now
Video
Catch The Wind (Spontaneous) - Melissa Helser | MOMENTS: MIGHTY SOUND
Meaning & Inspiration
Melissa Helser's "Catch The Wind (Spontaneous) - MOMENTS: MIGHTY SOUND," released on May 13, 2018, offers a profound and exhilarating declaration of faith, courage, and divine empowerment. This song serves as an anthem for the soul ready to embrace the boundless freedom and strength found in God, moving beyond passive belief into an active partnership with the Spirit. It chronicles a journey of self-identity rooted in divine truth, where the wind represents the Holy Spirit’s power, guidance, and uplifting presence, ready to carry us into our God-given destiny.
The opening lines, "I am strong and full of life / I am steadfast, no compromise / I lift my sails to the sky / I'm gonna catch the wind," immediately establish a posture of unwavering resolve and readiness. This isn't a mere wish but a confident declaration of spiritual identity and purpose. The strength and fullness of life spoken of here echo scriptures like Psalm 18:32, which reminds us that God is the one who arms us with strength and makes our way perfect. The commitment to being "steadfast, no compromise" reflects a dedication akin to Joshua's declaration in Joshua 24:15, choosing allegiance to the Lord above all else. Lifting sails is a beautiful metaphor for actively positioning oneself to receive and be moved by the Holy Spirit, much like a ship yields to the currents, trusting in a force greater than itself. This implies an intentional surrender combined with an expectation of divine movement, preparing to be carried by the very breath of God.
Building on this foundation, the song continues with "I am bold, no fear inside / Spread my wings, open my life / Like an eagle whose home is the sky / I'm gonna catch the wind." This imagery evokes the majestic flight of an eagle, a powerful symbol throughout Scripture. The boldness here is not self-manufactured bravado but a confidence born of divine assurance, pushing back against fear with the truth found in 2 Timothy 1:7, that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind. Spreading wings and opening one's life signifies a vulnerability and willingness to be fully exposed to God's work, trusting Him to uplift. The eagle metaphor directly points to Isaiah 40:31, which promises that "those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." This highlights that the ability to "catch the wind" and soar comes not from our own power, but from waiting on and trusting in the Lord.
The heart of the song's message is powerfully articulated in the lines: "Your faithfulness will never let me down / I'm confident I'll see Your goodness now / I know You my heart, I'm singing out / There's nothing that can stop Your goodness now." This section grounds the preceding declarations of personal strength and boldness in the unchanging character of God. It's a profound affirmation of His reliability and unfailing love. Hebrews 10:23 reminds us to "hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful." This unwavering faithfulness is the solid rock upon which all our courage and aspirations rest. The confidence to "see Your goodness now" speaks to a present-tense faith, not merely hoping for future blessings, but actively expecting and perceiving God's hand at work in the current moment, aligning with Hebrews 11:1, defining faith as "being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." The declaration that "nothing can stop Your goodness now" resonates deeply with Romans 8:38-39, assuring us that nothing, absolutely nothing, can separate us from the love of God. This affirmation shifts the focus from our striving to God’s unstoppable nature.
The song culminates with a vivid and inspiring image: "Like standing the edge of a mountainside / I can feel the wind stirring, lifting me up high / I was born into freedom, I was made to fly." This powerful visual beautifully encapsulates the entire theme. Standing on a mountainside suggests a place of perspective, encounter, and proximity to the divine, often where significant spiritual experiences occur in Scripture (e.g., Mount Sinai, Mount of Transfiguration). The sensation of the wind stirring and lifting speaks to the active, empowering presence of the Holy Spirit, which is often symbolized as wind or breath (John 3:8, Acts 2:2). This spiritual lift is not forced but a natural response to aligning with the divine current. The profound truth "I was born into freedom, I was made to fly" serves as a powerful reminder of our identity in Christ. Galatians 5:1 boldly declares, "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free." We are not destined for bondage or stagnation but for an expansive, unhindered life lived in the liberty and purpose God intended. This song, then, is an invitation to embrace that freedom, to actively engage with the Holy Spirit, and to confidently live out the powerful, soaring life for which we were created, sustained by the unfailing goodness and faithfulness of God.