MercyMe - Bring The Rain Lyrics
Lyrics
I can count a million times
People asking me how I
Can praise You with all that I've gone through
The question just amazes me
Can circumstances possibly
Change who I forever am in You
Maybe since my life was changed
Long before these rainy days
It's never really ever crossed my mind
To turn my back on you oh Lord
My only shelter from the storms
But instead I draw closer through these times
So I pray
Bring me joy, bring me peace
Bring the chance to be free
Bring me anything that brings You glory
And I know There'll be days
When this life brings me pain
But if that's what it takes to praise You
Jesus Bring the Rain
I am Yours regardless of
The dark clouds that may loom above
Because You are much greater than my pain
You who made a way for me
By suffering Your destiny
So tell me what's a little rain
Holy, Holy, Holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
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MercyMe - Bring The Rain
Meaning & Inspiration
Released in 2007 as part of the album *All That Is Within Me*, MercyMe's "Bring The Rain" stands as a powerful testament to unwavering faith in the face of adversity. The song delves into a profound understanding of Christian devotion, not as a fair-weather commitment, but as an all-encompassing surrender that deepens through trials. The central message addresses a common human question: how can one continue to praise God amidst suffering? MercyMe articulates that the answer lies in the foundational change that occurs when one accepts God's grace. As the lyrics state, this transformation precedes any earthly hardship, making the idea of abandoning faith inconceivable, particularly when God is recognized as the ultimate refuge. This perspective echoes the sentiment found in Psalm 18:2, "The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold." The song's prayer is not for an absence of difficulty, but for God's glory to be manifest in whatever comes, even if it brings pain. This aligns with the Apostle Paul's exhortation in Philippians 1:20, where he expresses his earnest expectation and hope "that in every way Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death," suggesting that even suffering can serve a divine purpose. The unwavering declaration of ownership, "I am Yours regardless of the dark clouds," speaks to a deep trust in God's overarching power and sovereignty, a theme powerfully conveyed in Isaiah 55:8-9: "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." The song culminates in the recognition that Christ's own suffering for humanity far outweighs any personal hardship, making even the most challenging circumstances seem insignificant in comparison. This resonates with the sacrifice described in Hebrews 12:2, which encourages believers to "fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." Ultimately, "Bring The Rain" inspires a courageous faith, rooted in the belief that God's presence and purpose are greater than any storm, urging listeners to find glory in every situation, trusting that their spiritual identity remains secure in Him.