Verse 1
Mine are days
That God has numbered
I was made to
Walk with Him
Yet I look for
Worldly treasures
And forsake the
King of Kings
Chorus 1
But mine is hope
In my Redeemer
Though I fall his love is sure
For Christ has paid for
Every failing
I am His forevermore
Verse 2
Mine are tears in
Times of sorrow
Darkness not yet understood
Through the valley
I must travel
Where I see no earthly good
Chorus 2
But mine is peace
That flows from heaven
And the strength in
Times of need
I know my pain will
Not be wasted
Christ completes his
Work in me
Verse 3
Mine are days here
As a stranger
Pilgrim on a narrow way
One with Christ I will encounter
Harm and hatred
For his name
Chorus 3
But mine is armor
For the battle
Strong enough to last the war
For he has said
He will deliver
Safely to that golden shore
Chorus 4
And mine are keys
To Zion city
Where beside the King I walk
For there my heart has
Found its treasure
Christ is mine forevermore
Bridge
Come rejoice now O my soul
For His love is my reward
Fear is gone and hope is sure
Christ is mine forevermore
Chorus 4
And mine are keys
To Zion city
Where beside the King I walk
For there my heart has
Found its treasure
Christ is mine forevermore
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Christ Is Mine Forevermore
Christ Is Mine Forevermore Song Meaning, Biblical Reference and Inspiration
"Christ Is Mine Forevermore" by The Worship Initiative is a worship song offering a reflective and hopeful perspective on the Christian life. The accompanying video for the song was released on November 27, 2016.
The song navigates the contrast between the struggles and imperfections of the present life and the steadfast hope found in Christ. The verses acknowledge human failings, worldly distractions, times of sorrow, lack of understanding, and the reality of facing opposition as a follower of Christ. The imagery of "days that God has numbered," looking for "worldly treasures," "tears in times of sorrow," and being a "stranger, pilgrim on a narrow way" encountering "harm and hatred" paints a picture of the challenging aspects of the earthly journey.
In powerful contrast to the difficulties outlined in the verses, the choruses and bridge declare the unwavering assurance and blessings found in Christ. The lyrics shift from "Mine are..." earthly realities to "mine is hope," "mine is peace," "mine is armor," and "mine are keys." This emphasizes the transformative power of faith. The song affirms that despite falling, God's love is sure because Christ has paid for every failing, establishing the believer as His forevermore. It speaks of peace that flows from heaven, strength in need, the certainty that pain is not wasted as Christ completes His work, armor for spiritual battles, the promise of safe deliverance to a "golden shore," and access to "Zion city" where treasure is found in Christ. The bridge serves as an invitation to the soul to rejoice, recognizing God's love as the ultimate reward and the surety of hope that overcomes fear.
The themes explored in the song draw heavily from biblical concepts. The idea of numbered days appears in scripture regarding God's knowledge and sovereignty over life. The tension between seeking worldly treasures and serving God is a recurring biblical warning. The experience of tears and sorrow is a common human and scriptural reality, often seen in psalms lamenting difficult times, alongside the promise that God works all things for good. The Christian life as a pilgrimage or being a stranger on earth is a New Testament concept. The metaphor of spiritual armor for battle is detailed in the Bible as protection against spiritual forces. The concepts of a Redeemer, deliverance, a golden shore (heaven or eternal rest), and Zion city (often representing God's eternal dwelling or kingdom) are central to biblical theology regarding salvation, hope, and the believer's ultimate destination. The core declaration, "Christ is mine forevermore," encapsulates the profound personal relationship and security believers find in Jesus Christ.
