Ray Boltz - Let's Begin Again Lyrics
Lyrics
I can still remember
When we said our wedding vows
We gave the Lord our hearts and our home
But lately we've been so busy
It's changing us somehow
I wonder if that's why we feel alone
Chorus:
Let's begin again
Trust in Him and not our feelings
Let's leave the loneliness behind
Take my hand and then
We can find a new beginning
Let's begin again
While there's still time
Jesus made a promise
If two of us agree
The Father up above would hear our prayer
He is still the healer
Of hurting families
And there is hope as long as He is there
Repeat chorus twice
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Ray Boltz - Let's Begin Again
Meaning & Inspiration
Ray Boltz's "Let's Begin Again," from his 1989 album *The Altar*, released on September 11, 1989, stands as a powerful and enduring call for marital and spiritual renewal. The song immediately plunges into the all-too-common experience of relational drift, painting a picture of a couple who once dedicated their hearts and home to the Lord, yet now find themselves ensnared by the demands of life. The lyrics bravely acknowledge the quiet erosion that "busyness" can inflict, causing a profound sense of isolation even within the most intimate of relationships. It speaks to the pain of looking back at shared vows and a strong foundation, only to realize that the present reality feels distant and alone. This initial honesty resonates deeply, tapping into a universal struggle to maintain spiritual and relational intimacy amidst life's relentless pace.
The song’s core message quickly emerges through its hopeful and urgent chorus, providing the antidote to the expressed loneliness. The simple yet profound plea, "Let's begin again," is not merely a wish but an invitation to intentional action. Crucially, the solution offered is spiritual first: "Trust in Him and not our feelings." This line serves as a profound theological anchor, reminding us that human emotions, while valid, can be fleeting and deceptive. True stability and a path to restoration are found by surrendering to God's unchanging truth and guidance, aligning perfectly with Proverbs 3:5-6, which advises us to "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." The call to "Take my hand" symbolizes a renewed commitment, a mutual decision to walk forward together, not just with each other, but hand-in-hand towards God. The urgency in "while there's still time" acts as a gentle but firm prompt, encouraging proactive steps toward healing before distance becomes irreparable.
The second verse reinforces this spiritual foundation by directly referencing a powerful promise from Jesus Himself: "If two of us agree, the Father up above would hear our prayer." This directly echoes Matthew 18:19, where Christ assures His followers that "if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven." This biblical assurance transforms the hopeful sentiment of the chorus into a tangible, actionable promise. The song declares God's character as "the healer of hurting families," offering immense comfort and a firm basis for hope. This reminds us of passages like Psalm 147:3, "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds," demonstrating God's consistent nature as a restorer. The message underscores that families, which are fundamental units in God's design, are not beyond His reach, and His presence guarantees the possibility of profound restoration, offering a lifeline in seemingly desperate situations.
"Let's Begin Again" serves as an enduring anthem for reconciliation, emphasizing that spiritual renewal is the bedrock for relational healing. It challenges the common tendency to rely solely on human effort or sentimentality to mend broken bonds, instead pointing unequivocally to divine intervention and agreement in prayer. The song's strength lies in its ability to articulate a common struggle and then offer a clear, biblically grounded solution: a return to God, trusting in His steadfastness over our fickle feelings, and leaning on the power of unified prayer. It inspires not just couples, but anyone facing relational strain, to embrace the possibility of a fresh start, reminding us that with God, a new beginning is always within reach as long as we turn to Him.