Michael W. Smith - Waymaker Lyrics
Lyrics
You are here
Moving in our midst
I worship You
I worship You
You are here
Working in this place
I worship You
I worship You
You are here
Moving in our midst
I worship You
I worship You
You are here
Working in this place
I worship You
I worship You
Waymaker
Miracle Worker
Promise Keeper
Light in the darkness
My God
That is who You are
Waymaker
Miracle Worker
Promise Keeper
Light in the darkness
My God
That is who You are
You are here
Touching every heart
I worship You
I worship You
You are here
Healing every heart
I worship You
I worship You
You are here
Mending every heart
I worship You
I worship You
You are here
Turning lives around
I worship You
I worship You
Waymaker
Miracle Worker
Promise Keeper
Light in the darkness
My God
That is who You are
Waymaker
Miracle Worker
Promise Keeper
Light in the darkness
My God
That is who You are
That is who You are
That is who You are
That is who You are
That is who You are
Waymaker
Miracle Worker
Waymaker
Miracle Worker
Waymaker
Miracle Worker
Waymaker
Miracle Worker
Waymaker
Miracle Worker
Waymaker
Miracle Worker
Waymaker
Miracle Worker
Waymaker
Miracle Worker
Even when I don't see it, You're working
Even when I can't feel it, You're working
You never stop, You never stop working
You never stop, You never stop working
Even when I can't see it, You're working
Even when I can't feel it, You're working
You never stop, You never stop working
You never stop, You never stop working
Even when I can't see it, You're working
Even when I can't feel it, You're working
You never stop, You never stop working
You never stop, You never stop working
Even when I can't see it, You're working
Even when I can't feel it, You're working
You never stop, You never stop working
You never stop, You never stop working
Waymaker
Miracle Worker
Promise Keeper
Light in the darkness
My God
That is who You are
Waymaker
Miracle Worker
Promise Keeper
Light in the darkness
My God
That is who You are
Waymaker
Miracle Worker
Promise Keeper
Light in the darkness
My God
That is who You are
Waymaker
Miracle Worker
Promise Keeper
Light in the darkness
My God
That is who You are
Waymaker
Miracle Worker
Promise Keeper
Light in the darkness
My God
That is who You are
Waymaker
Miracle Worker
Promise Keeper
Light in the darkness
My God
That is who You are
Video
Michael W. Smith - Waymaker ft. Vanessa Campagna & Madelyn Berry
Meaning & Inspiration
Michael W. Smith's "Waymaker," released in February 2019, is a powerful anthem that transcends mere musicality to offer a profound theological reflection on the nature of God. While the initial release featured Smith alone, the addition of Vanessa Campagna and Madelyn Berry on subsequent versions amplifies the song's message of unwavering divine faithfulness. The core of "Waymaker" is its declaration that God is the creator of paths where none seem to exist, a concept deeply rooted in biblical narratives. This idea resonates powerfully with the story of the Israelites' liberation from Egypt, where God miraculously parted the Red Sea, creating a dry path through impassable waters, a testament to His ability to forge ways through impossibility, as described in Exodus 14:21-22. The song's affirmation, "You are the way maker," directly echoes the teachings of Jesus Christ, who Himself declared, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life" (John 14:6). This is not simply a metaphorical statement but a foundational truth about His identity and salvific work.
The lyrical content consistently reinforces this theme of God's active presence and provision in the face of adversity. The repetition of phrases like "You are the way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper" serves as a powerful affirmation of God's character. These attributes are not abstract qualities but are demonstrated throughout Scripture. He is the "miracle worker," as evidenced in countless accounts from the parting of the Red Sea to the healing of the sick and the raising of the dead by Jesus. His nature as a "promise keeper" is a central tenet of the faith, seen in His covenant faithfulness to His people, from Abraham to the New Covenant established through Christ's sacrifice, fulfilling the promises made to humanity concerning salvation and eternal life, as highlighted in 2 Corinthians 1:20. The song speaks to a God who actively intervenes, who makes a way when we can see none, and who remains steadfast in His commitments. This resonates with the encouragement found in Isaiah 43:19, which proclaims, "See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert." The spiritual depth of "Waymaker" lies in its ability to remind listeners that God’s power is not limited by human circumstances, but rather that His power is most evident when we are at our weakest or facing insurmountable obstacles. It’s a call to trust in His guiding hand, even when the path forward is obscured, knowing that He, the eternal one, is indeed the one who clears the way.