Stacie Orrico - Strong Enough Lyrics
Lyrics
As I rest against this cold hard wall will you pass me by?
Will you criticize me as I sit and cry?
I had fought so hard and thought that all my battles had been won
Only to find the war has just begun
Is He not strong enough?
Is He not pure enough?
To break me, pour me out
And start again?
Is He not brave enough
To take one chance on me
Please can I have one chance to start again?
Will my weakness for an hour make me suffer for a lifetime?
Is there any way to be made whole again?
If I'm healed, renewed and find forgiveness; find the strength I've never had
Will my scars forever ruin all God's plan?
Is He not strong enough?
Is He not pure enough?
To break me, pour me out
And start again?
Is He not brave enough
To take one chance on me
Please can I have one chance to start again?
He took my life into His hands and turned it all around
In my most desperate circumstance its there I've finally found
That You are strong enough
That You are pure enough
To break me, pour me out
And start again
That You are brave enough
To take one chance on me
Oh thank You for my chance to start again
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Strong Enough
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on March 25, 2003, as part of her self-titled album *Stacie Orrico*, the song "Strong Enough" emerged as a poignant declaration of faith and an intimate journey through doubt to ultimate trust. This track quickly resonated with many, not just for its compelling sound but for the raw honesty of its lyrical narrative, which delves deep into the human struggle with weakness and the search for divine intervention. It’s a powerful testament to the transformative mercy of God, articulated through the lens of personal vulnerability.
The song immediately plunges into a scene of profound brokenness, portraying someone "resting against this cold hard wall," fearing judgment and consumed by tears. This imagery paints a vivid picture of despair, of a soul feeling utterly defeated, where past victories now seem insignificant as "the war has just begun." It mirrors the sentiments found in Scripture, where figures like David in the Psalms often cry out from places of deep distress, feeling overwhelmed by their circumstances (Psalm 34:18 reminds us that "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted"). From this place of desperation, the pivotal questions of the chorus arise, directed heavenward: "Is He not strong enough? Is He not pure enough? To break me, pour me out and start again?" This isn't an accusation of God’s inability, but rather an anguished query born from personal frailty, questioning if one's own mess is simply too great for even an omnipotent Creator to handle. The plea to be "broken, poured out, and start again" powerfully evokes the biblical metaphor of the potter and the clay from Jeremiah 18:6, where God, as the divine craftsman, has the power to reshape and restore what is broken, making a new vessel for His purpose.
The depth of this struggle continues as the lyrics ponder the lasting impact of a moment of failure, asking if "my weakness for an hour" could "make me suffer for a lifetime," and if "scars forever ruin all God's plan." These are universal fears—the anxiety that past mistakes define our future and that our imperfections might derail God's grand design for our lives. Yet, the divine promise echoes through these anxieties, as Romans 8:28 assures us that "in all things God works for the good of those who love him," implying that even our scars can be integrated into a greater, redemptive narrative. Isaiah 43:18-19 further encourages us to "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!" reminding us that God's capacity for renewal is boundless, far surpassing our own limited vision.
The song reaches its profound turning point in the bridge, where the perspective shifts from questioning to an emergent realization. "He took my life into His hands and turned it all around," the lyrics declare, marking the moment of divine intervention. This powerful line resonates with countless biblical testimonies of God lifting individuals from their lowest points, much like Psalm 40:2 describes being "lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand." This acknowledgment of God's active, personal involvement transforms the earlier questions into declarations of praise and gratitude. The final chorus no longer poses queries but affirms with certainty: "You are strong enough... You are pure enough... You are brave enough to take one chance on me." It’s a triumphant affirmation of God’s unfailing character and unwavering love, reflecting the truth that His mercies are "new every morning" (Lamentations 3:22-23) and that in Christ, we become "a new creation" (2 Corinthians 5:17). "Strong Enough" ultimately serves as an inspiring anthem for anyone who has faced the dark night of the soul and emerged with a renewed understanding of God’s limitless power to redeem, restore, and offer a truly fresh start, turning despair into an opportunity for divine grace.