Steffany Gretzinger - Confident Lyrics

Lyrics

You're always moving in the unseen
The breath You exhale sustaining me
Before I call, You know my need
You're always going before me

I'm confident Your faithfulness will see me through
My soul can rest, my righteousness is found in You
With every moment left, in every borrowed breath, let this be true
That all my heart, for all my life, belongs to You

Your laughter scatters my enemies
You give me joy for my mourning
You lift my head so I can see
All of heaven surrounding me

I won't win this battle with the strength in my own hands
You're the mountain-mover and only You can
I won't build my life on sinking sand
You're my hope forever, the rock where I stand
I won't win this battle with the strength in my own hands
You're the mountain-mover and only You can
I won't build my life on sinking sand
You're my hope forever, the rock where I stand!
The rock where I stand!
All other ground is sinking sand
All other ground is sinking sand

Video

Confident (LIVE) - Steffany Gretzinger & Bobby Strand | BLACKOUT

Meaning & Inspiration

Steffany Gretzinger’s "Confident," released in 2018 as part of the album *Blackout*, stands as a powerful declaration of unwavering trust in God's promises. The song dives deep into the heart of what it means to find security not in one's own abilities, but in the steadfast nature of the divine. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a God who is intimately aware of our needs even before we voice them, a God who actively works behind the scenes, moving in the unseen to sustain and lead His people. This perspective immediately calls to mind passages like Isaiah 65:24, which states, "Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear," and Deuteronomy 31:8, assuring us, "The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." The core message of "Confident" is an affirmation of this ever-present, active faithfulness.

The central tenet of the song is the profound confidence that arises from recognizing God's faithfulness, allowing the singer’s soul to find rest and their righteousness to be rooted in Him. This echoes the Apostle Paul's sentiment in Philippians 3:9, where he speaks of not having a righteousness of his own that comes from the law, but the one that comes through faith in Christ. The commitment expressed, "That all my heart, for all my life, belongs to You," is a surrender that fuels this confidence, mirroring the call to love God with all our being as found in Mark 12:30. The verses that speak of God's laughter scattering enemies and His provision of joy for mourning evoke imagery of divine victory and restoration, bringing to mind verses like Nehemiah 8:10, "The joy of the Lord is your strength." The lifted head, enabling one to see heaven surrounding them, speaks to an elevated perspective granted by God’s presence, as described in Psalm 3:3: "But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts my head."

The bridge of "Confident" powerfully articulates the limitations of human strength and the absolute necessity of relying on God as the ultimate provider and foundation. The repeated assertion, "I won't win this battle with the strength in my own hands" and "You're the mountain-mover and only You can," directly contrasts our finite capabilities with God's omnipotence, aligning with verses like Zechariah 4:6, which states, "Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord Almighty." The declaration that building life on sinking sand is folly, and that God is the rock where we stand, is a timeless theological truth, directly referencing Jesus’ parable in Matthew 7:24-27 about building on the rock versus sand, and Psalm 18:2, which calls God "my rock, my fortress and my deliverer." Ultimately, "Confident" is not just a song; it’s a musical testimony to the peace and security that come from a deep-seated belief in God’s unchanging character and His active involvement in every aspect of life.