Steffany Gretzinger - Be Still Lyrics
Lyrics
Be still my heart and know
You are God alone
Stop thinking so much
And just let go
Be still my soul and rest
Humbly I confess
In my weakness
Your strength is perfect
For You alone are God
There will be no other
And You have won my heart
More than any other
So I will give it all
'Cause You gave it all for me
Bless the Lord
Oh my soul cries out
All that is within me praise
Bless the Lord
Oh my soul cries out
All that is within me praise
Video
Be Still (Official Lyric Video) - Steffany Gretzinger | Tides
Meaning & Inspiration
Steffany Gretzinger's "Be Still," released on September 3, 2013, as part of the album *Tides*, offers a profound and deeply personal invitation to quiet the internal clamor and find solace in the divine. The song emerges from a place of recognizing human frailty and surrendering to God's perfect strength, a theme that resonates deeply within the Christian narrative. The core message is an encouragement to stillness, not as an act of passive resignation, but as an active and intentional turning towards God. The opening lines, urging the heart to be still and know God alone, directly echo the sentiment found in Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." This imperative to cease striving and simply acknowledge God's sovereignty is central to finding true peace. The song then navigates the struggle with overthinking and the need to "let go," a concept that aligns with the biblical instruction to cast our anxieties on God, as Peter writes in 1 Peter 5:7, "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." The confession of personal weakness followed by the realization that God's strength is made perfect in that very weakness is a powerful theological statement. This is beautifully illuminated by Paul's declaration in 2 Corinthians 12:9, where Christ says, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." The repetitive affirmation of God's singular divinity and His unmatched claim on our hearts speaks to the exclusivity of worship. The lyrics "For You alone are God, There will be no other" firmly establish this monotheistic foundation, a truth woven throughout Scripture, from Deuteronomy 6:4, the Shema, to Jesus' own pronouncements about serving God alone. The act of giving one's heart to God is presented as a response to His ultimate sacrifice, "for You gave it all for me," a direct allusion to the redemptive work of Christ on the cross, as described in John 3:16 and Romans 5:8. The concluding call to "Bless the Lord, oh my soul" and praise all that is within us is a direct embrace of the Psalmist's exhortations, particularly Psalm 103:1, "Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name." "Be Still" is more than just a song; it is a spiritual discipline set to music, guiding the listener through a process of surrender, trust, and ultimate adoration, reminding us that in our moments of stillness, we most profoundly encounter the living God.