Steffany Gretzinger - Confident Lyrics
Lyrics
[Steffany Gretzinger:]
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
[Bobby Strand:]
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
[Steffany Gretzinger & Bobby Strand:]
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
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
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
Video
Confident (LIVE) - Steffany Gretzinger & Bobby Strand | BLACKOUT
Meaning & Inspiration
Steffany Gretzinger's "Confident," released in 2018 as part of her album *Blackout*, is a powerful declaration of faith that centers on an unshakeable assurance found not in personal ability, but in the steadfast nature of God. The song unfolds as a personal testimony, beginning with Gretzinger's recognition of God's constant, intimate presence and foreknowledge, echoing the sentiment of Isaiah 65:24: "Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear." This foundational understanding of a God who is intimately involved in every detail of life gives rise to the central theme of confidence. The lyrics articulate a profound trust in God's faithfulness to see the singer through challenges, asserting that true rest and righteousness are not earned, but are gifts found in Him, a concept deeply rooted in Romans 3:22: "the righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe." The recurring promise, "all my heart, for all my life, belongs to You," serves as a complete surrender, aligning with the biblical call to offer ourselves as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God (Romans 12:1).
The inclusion of Bobby Strand's contribution amplifies the message, shifting the focus to the active, transformative power of God's presence. His lines about God's laughter scattering enemies and providing joy in place of mourning evoke images of divine intervention and the peace that transcends understanding, as promised in Philippians 4:7. The vision of heaven surrounding, as described by Strand, reflects the spiritual reality available to believers, that even amidst earthly struggles, we are surrounded by an unseen realm of God's glory and power. The latter half of the song powerfully contrasts human limitations with divine sufficiency. The declaration, "I won't win this battle with the strength in my own hands," is a stark acknowledgment of our need for a Savior, reinforcing the truth that our battles are the Lord's (Deuteronomy 3:22). The metaphor of God as the "mountain-mover" and the "rock where I stand" directly draws from scriptural imagery found in passages like Psalm 18:2, where David declares, "The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer." The stark contrast drawn between standing on God and the instability of "sinking sand" underscores the exclusiveness of salvation and security in Christ, reminding us of Jesus' parable about building a house on solid rock versus sand (Matthew 7:24-27). Ultimately, "Confident" is more than just a song; it's a theological statement set to music, a vibrant expression of the secure hope and unyielding peace that comes from placing absolute trust in the unchanging faithfulness of God.