Point of Grace - I'll Be Believing Lyrics
Lyrics
Words & Music by Geoff Thurman & Becky Thurman
When I'm walking the straight and narrow
Sometimes life throws a little curve
If I slip on the stones beneath me
Will I loose my nerve?
Looking up when I've hit the bottom
Giving thanks that the motion's stopped
I still have a rock to hold to
If the bottom drops
Out here on my own I won't be alone
I'll keep believing You
I'll be believing
I will be believing
I'll be believing
Oh, I'll be believing You
I'll be believing
I will be believing
Oh, I'll be believing You
If I find all my hopes are hollow
Even if all my wells run dry
If I'm left here with next to nothing
And I don't know why
I'm here on my own
I won't be alone
I'll keep believing You
Out here on my own
I won't be alone
I'll keep believing You
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I'll Be Believing
Meaning & Inspiration
Point of Grace delivered a profound statement of unwavering faith with "I'll Be Believing," released on April 8, 2003, as part of their album *24*. This song stands as a powerful testament to the Christian journey, acknowledging the inevitable challenges while firmly anchoring itself in the unchanging nature of God. It explores the human experience of hardship and doubt, not shying away from the reality of struggle, but ultimately resolving to hold fast to divine truth.
The song’s core message emerges from a candid recognition of life’s unpredictability. It opens by painting a picture of a journey on "the straight and narrow," a path often associated with righteous living (Proverbs 4:25-27, Matthew 7:13-14), only to immediately confront the reality that "sometimes life throws a little curve." This isn't just about minor inconveniences; the lyrics delve into the profound fear of losing one’s spiritual footing, questioning, "If I slip on the stones beneath me, will I lose my nerve?" This echoes the human vulnerability seen throughout Scripture, where even great figures like Peter wavered in faith (Matthew 14:30). Yet, the song quickly pivots, finding solace not in avoiding the fall, but in the aftermath: "Looking up when I've hit the bottom, giving thanks that the motion's stopped." This moment of hitting rock bottom becomes a crucial turning point, a pause where the only direction left is upward, much like David crying out to God from the depths (Psalm 40:2, Lamentations 3:55-57). The assurance that follows, "I still have a rock to hold to if the bottom drops," firmly establishes God as the immovable foundation, a theme resonating deeply with verses like Psalm 18:2, which declares, "The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer." This divine presence ensures that even when one feels "out here on my own," the truth remains: "I won't be alone." This promise of God's constant companionship is a bedrock of Christian faith, articulated in passages such as Hebrews 13:5 and Matthew 28:20, where Jesus promises never to leave or forsake His followers.
The declaration in the chorus, "I'll be believing, I will be believing You," is more than a passive statement of faith; it's an active, ongoing commitment. It’s not just having believed in the past or hoping to believe in the future, but a continuous act of trust in the present moment, regardless of circumstances. This active belief is foundational to the Christian walk, as Hebrews 11:6 reminds us that "without faith it is impossible to please God." The second verse deepens the portrayal of adversity, moving from physical slips to spiritual and emotional drought: "If I find all my hopes are hollow, even if all my wells run dry." This speaks to profound disappointment, a sense of emptiness when expectations are unfulfilled, or spiritual vitality seems absent (Jeremiah 2:13, Isaiah 44:3). The challenge intensifies with "If I'm left here with next to nothing and I don't know why," touching upon the perplexing questions of suffering that have troubled believers for millennia (Job's story being a prime example). Yet, even in this profound desolation, the song circles back to its central affirmation: "I'm here on my own, I won't be alone, I'll keep believing You." The repetition solidifies the resolve, reinforcing that the choice to believe in God is a conscious, persistent act, not contingent on favorable conditions or complete understanding. It’s a bold assertion of faith’s triumph over doubt, a refusal to let the world’s harsh realities eclipse the eternal promise of God's presence and faithfulness. This song, then, becomes an anthem for perseverance, a reminder that through every trial and every dark night of the soul, the believer's anchor remains secure in God, who is always worthy of our unwavering trust.