Mercy Masika - Found in Grace Lyrics

Lyrics

Moments when darkeness descend
Look around and there is no way
Giza kaja woga waja
And where do I run
Niende wapii
Your promises fade right before me

I need You rock, jiwe langu
I need Your fire, ndani yangu
My maker You are Lord
When I am lost from grace
Let me be found in grace

Mbele nyuma na kando
Sikuoni sikufahamu
I feel alone
Lost in this word
I look for You (I look for You)
Confused and lost (so lost and torn)

I need You rock, jiwe langu
I need Your fire, ndani yangu
My maker You are Lord
When I am lost from grace
Let me be found in grace

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Mercy Masika Ft Edith Gor-Found In Grace

Meaning & Inspiration

Mercy Masika's "Found in Grace," featuring Edith Gor, released on November 1st, 2019, offers a profound exploration of human frailty and divine reliance, deeply rooted in biblical truths. The song opens with a raw portrayal of despair, capturing those moments when life's darkness descends, leaving one feeling utterly alone and without recourse. This sense of being adrift, where even the promises that once offered solace begin to waver, is a universal human experience, echoing the psalmist’s cries in times of distress. The lyrics speak to a profound need for a steadfast anchor, a "rock," and an indwelling "fire," concepts that resonate powerfully within Scripture. The repeated plea, "I need You rock, jiwe langu; I need Your fire, ndani yangu," is a direct invocation of God's unshakeable nature and His empowering presence, as described in passages like Psalm 18:2 where David declares, "The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge." Similarly, the desire for God's fire within speaks to the Holy Spirit's transformative power, a theme abundant in scripture, reminding us of Jesus' promise in John 14:16, "And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever."

The core message of "Found in Grace" centers on the realization of being lost and the desperate longing to be re-found in divine favor. The lyrics articulate a confusion and disorientation, a feeling of being lost in this world, unable to perceive or comprehend God’s presence clearly. This sentiment aligns with the prophet Isaiah’s words in Isaiah 59:2, which states, "but your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God; and your sins have hidden his face from you so that he does not hear." The song's powerful refrain, "When I am lost from grace, let me be found in grace," is a plea for redemption and restoration, a profound acknowledgement that our ability to find our way back to God is contingent upon His unmerited favor. It’s a prayer for the very essence of salvation, the recognition that our worth and our security are not found in our own efforts or understanding, but in God's boundless grace, as the Apostle Paul eloquently expounds in Ephesians 2:8-9: "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." The collaboration with Edith Gor amplifies this earnest plea, creating a layered vocal tapestry that underscores the urgency and depth of the message. "Found in Grace" serves as a potent reminder that in our most vulnerable moments, when we feel most lost, it is in God's grace that we are eternally found, a truth that inspires hope and steadfast faith.