Lyrics
Verse 1
Well I know Lord it’s true, you’re the answer to my troubles
You’re the author and the finisher of my faith
The anchor of my life; I’m gonna trust you my redeemer
My desire; precious Jesus, you’re familiar with my weakness
Verse 2
And I fix my hope upon you Jesus
You’re the author and finisher of my faith
I will trust in you all the days of my life
And I’m gonna reach to my home
Chorus
I’m in the race, moving on to you Father
No more turning back, I’m in the race to my destiny
(x2)
Verse 3
Until I see you my redeemer, until I see the Man who died for me
I will never lose my way, ’cause I’m in the race to my destiny
Chorus
I’m in the race, moving on to you Father
No more turning back, I’m in the race to my destiny
(x2)
Bridge
For I believe my savior you live, I’m gonna run the race before me
Step by step to the winning line, I’m in the race to my Father
Outro
I’m in the race, moving on to you Father
No more turning back, I’m in the race to my destiny
I’m in the race, moving on to you Father
No more turning back, I’m in the race to my destiny
Credits & Song Information
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Racing Up (I Am in the Race)” by Paul Mwai describes the Christian life as a race run toward home. The first verse calls Jesus the author and finisher of faith and the anchor of life, and trusts a Redeemer who knows the singer’s weakness. That wording comes from Hebrews 12:2. The second verse fixes hope on Jesus, trusts Him all the days of life, and looks ahead to reaching home.
The chorus is the commitment: “I’m in the race, moving on to you Father. No more turning back.” The third verse says the singer will not lose the way until seeing the Redeemer, “the Man who died for me.” The race image is close to Hebrews 12:1 and 1 Corinthians 9:24, and the winning line recalls Philippians 3:14.
The bridge adds that the singer believes the Savior lives and will run the race before him step by step. The song’s message is perseverance that rests on Christ and not on the runner’s own strength.
Related Scripture
- Hebrews 12:1-2 Running the race, looking to Jesus the author and finisher of faith
- 1 Corinthians 9:24 Running to receive the prize
- Philippians 3:14 Pressing toward the goal